90 Pixel Art Masterpieces: Pappas Pärlor’s Perler Bead Street Takeover
Pappas Pärlor: The Pixel Art Visionary
Pappas Pärlor, also known as Johan Karlgren, is a Swedish street artist who brings old-school video game vibes to the real world.
He uses Perler beads—small plastic beads that melt together—to create colorful, pixel-style art. His pieces feature famous characters from video games, cartoons, and pop culture, blending them into everyday places like streets and signs.
What makes his art so cool is how it surprises people. You might see Super Mario climbing out of a sewer, Pac-Man chasing ghosts on a city wall, or even Darth Vader walking across a crosswalk. His art makes people smile and look at their surroundings in a fun, new way.
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The artist Pappas Pärlor with his street artwork “Me, looking forward to a new work week”
Beyond being entertaining, his work connects people of all ages through their love of classic games and childhood memories. With just tiny beads and a big imagination, Pappas Pärlor proves that even small details can make a huge impact on the world around us.
Content warning: Dave Baranes is a French graffiti artist known for his powerful murals featuring animals threatened by extinction. Through his art, he seeks to raise awareness about the fragility of wildlife, often depicting these creatures in urban environments being ha
Dave Baranes is a French graffiti artist known for his powerful murals featuring animals threatened by extinction.
Through his art, he seeks to raise awareness about the fragility of wildlife, often depicting these creatures in urban environments being harmed by human hands. His work is a blend of environmental activism and street art, bringing attention to critical ecological issues through visually striking creations.
White Tigers by Dave Baranes of a white tiger in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:
Dave Baranes: I mainly paint animals threatened with extinction. I take them out of their environment to put them in a more urban universe in which we see human hands damaging what surrounds them.
Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:
Wolfs by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:
Gorilla by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:
Black Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France:
For more of Dave Baranes’ incredible work, showcasing his unique blend of graffiti and environmental activism, head over to his Instagram at @dave_baranes. There, you’ll find more of his striking murals featuring endangered animals, along with updates on his latest projects and collaborations. It’s the perfect place to explore his mission to raise awareness through art.
Content warning: HERA, a German street artist, has made a name for herself with murals that blend fine art and graffiti. After stepping away from HERAKUT, she now works independently, creating large-scale art that often features humans and animals in dreamlike, emotional
HERA, a German street artist, has made a name for herself with murals that blend fine art and graffiti.
After stepping away from HERAKUT, she now works independently, creating large-scale art that often features humans and animals in dreamlike, emotional scenes. HERA’s style mixes detailed brushwork with the raw energy of street art, inviting viewers to connect with the deep stories her work tells. She continues to inspire with her unique, heartfelt murals found in cities around the world.
HERA about Wild Child: Choosing a stray cat as the hero of a piece of public art is my way of attempting a balance between the existing monuments of some pompous monarchs or war generals and the real inhabitants of a place. I want the little ones, the real ones, the actual souls of the streets to be recognized. I want to pay homage to the ones who surely have fought through their fair share of struggles, and have their scars to prove it, but chose to for the most days just quietly exists, mind their business and remind us to enjoy even the uneventful days.
By HERA in Vincennes, France for Le Point Millepages.
Translation of the murals text: The children asked the fox how to escape from everyday life. He answers “it’s easy, all you need is to open a book”
By HERA in Karlstad, Sweden for Karlstad Street Art curated by Huderrederre.
HERA: Because I work when I freestyle i came to the wall without a sketch and spend my time listening to what locals said about Karlstad. Every detail of this artwork was inspired by some info I came across at the spot, but also its overall theme about hospitality.
The words on the upper left side read “Sola i Karlstad” which was the nickname of one particularly friendly tavern waitress and innkeeper in the city back in the 18th century; Eva Lisa Holtz. I think it’s absolutely amazing that the city even has a statue for her. How many cities in the world can say that they consider a sunny disposition and kindness as monument-worthy traits? I just love that!
So, that and the fact that being a good host is a ton of effort, I felt like I should dedicate this mural art to everyone who uses their time on earth to nurture others. And to unite others, no matter how far apart they usually sit.
By HERA in Aschaffenburg, Germany for Stadtbau Aschaffenburg.
Explore More of HERA’s Work on Instagram
Want to see more of HERA’s stunning murals and creative process? Follow her on Instagram at @hera_herakut to dive deeper into her world of art. From new projects to behind-the-scenes glimpses, her feed is a journey through her evolving solo work. Stay connected to see where her imagination takes her next!
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The artist Pappas Pärlor with his street artwork “Me, looking forward to a new work week”
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