These murals must make a lot of people smile (10 Photos)
This collection brings together murals that lean into warmth, care, and everyday joy. You’ll find a monumental mother-and-child scene in Tbilisi, animals painted with character and calm in rural Australia and Italy, detailed birds and flowers in Belgium, and community-focused scenes from Spain, Peru, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Different styles and locations, but all centered on images that feel approachable and uplifting.
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1. The Most Sacred Connection of All — AFZAN PIRZADE & Besik M in Tbilisi, Georgia
A large-scale mural depicting a woman holding a child, painted with a classical composition and soft lighting. The figures fill the entire facade, with muted tones and careful attention to posture, fabric, and facial expression.
🔗 Follow AFZAN PIRZADE on Instagram
2. Garden of Feathers — Marcus Debie (GOMAD) in Kortenberg, Belgium
Two birds are painted among flowers and feathers, arranged with circular graphic elements. The mural combines realistic bird details with clean geometric shapes and a balanced color palette.
🔗 Follow GOMAD on Instagram
3. Kelly the Wonderdog — Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia
A large dog portrait painted on a rural water tank, showing the animal resting its paws on the edge and looking directly outward. The surrounding farmland becomes part of the scene. More: 6 Photos of Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia
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4. Among the Flowers — Lonneke van Zutphen in Assendorp, Zwolle, the Netherlands
A cat emerges from tall plants and flowers, painted with fine fur details and clear green eyes. The brick wall background remains visible, grounding the mural in its setting.
Lonneke: In my neighbourhood in Zwolle, quite a few cats live on the streets. Most residents find this incredibly cozy and therefore pamper the cats frequently. It brings even more cheer to our already super nice neighbourhood.
🔗 Follow Lonneke van Zutphen on Instagram
5. Guardian of the Amazon — Juan C. Lozano in Moyobamba, Peru
A woman is shown with a bird and jungle animals integrated into the composition. The mural uses strong colors and layered elements to reference nature and local identity.
🔗 Follow Juan C. Lozano on Instagram
6. The Swan Dream — BUBLEGUM in San Pietro Magisano, Italy
A female portrait fills the wall, combined with flowing bird forms and soft gradients. The orange background contrasts with pale feathers and skin tones.
🔗 Follow BUBLEGUM on Instagram
7. The Lucky Rooster — Jan Is De Man in Frassinello Monferrato, Italy
A rooster stretches across a yellow house facade, its body interacting with balconies and railings. The painting uses architectural features as part of the composition. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile
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8. Held Gently — ASUR in Pereiros, Portugal
Hands gently hold butterflies above wheat stalks, painted on a narrow vertical surface. The scene focuses on careful gestures and small natural details.
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9. Shared Craft — Rosa Fuster Serquera & Allan Halley in Potries, Spain
A scene of people working together with clay, shown inside a workshop setting. The mural emphasizes hands, tools, and shared activity.
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1,052 likes, 70 comments - lonnekeschildert on August 4, 2025: "Ode to the Assendorper cats 😻 In my neighbourhood in Zwolle, quite a few cats live on the streets. Most residents find this incredibly cozy and therefore pamper the cats frequently.Instagram
Absolutely Beautiful (9 Photos)
From surreal sculptures set in lush landscapes to lifelike murals transforming city walls, these eight works capture the many ways public art can inspire. This collection takes you from vivid nature scenes to intimate portraits, with each piece offering a unique encounter in the open air. Featured are artists from Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia, and beyond.
1. True Nature — Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Cancun, Mexico
A monumental white sculpture of a figure holding its own face as a mask, with the head’s interior open to reveal dense tropical greenery. This work merges art with the natural environment, creating a striking visual link between human identity and the surrounding jungle.🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Mural by David Barrera — Fene, Spain
A vibrant building facade mural showing a young boy standing beside a white dog, facing a woman playing guitar. The central structure of the building separates the two figures but keeps them visually connected through color and composition.🔗 Follow David Barrera on Instagram
3. Mural by Wedo Goas — Salobreña, Spain
A portrait of a woman in a loose cream shirt, sitting with fruit and a glass of drink in front of her. The soft light and calm expression give the piece a classical, painting-like quality.🔗 Follow Wedo Goas on Instagram
4. Mural by Mona Caron — Le Locle, Switzerland
A towering mural of the Gentiana lutea plant painted along the full height of a tall concrete building. The bright yellow flowers and lush green leaves contrast sharply with the grey urban backdrop. More photos!: Flower mural by Mona Caron in Le Locle, Switzerland🔗 Follow Mona Caron on Instagram
5. Silo Art by SMUG — Lameroo, South Australia
A massive mural on grain silos showing a bearded man in a hat with clasped hands, overlaid with a golden rural sunset scene complete with a windmill and open fields. More by SMUG!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life🔗 Follow SMUG on Instagram
6. Mural by Megan Oldhues — Toronto, Canada
A soft-focus style mural of a woman in a white dress holding a red jug, standing in a lush garden with trees and flowers. The brushstroke style evokes a painted canvas.🔗 Follow Megan Oldhues on Instagram
7. Mural by Collin van der Sluijs — Maastricht, Netherlands
A richly detailed mural of a brown bird surrounded by flowers, leaves, and smaller birds, set against a colorful, patterned background. More!: Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)🔗 Follow Collin van der Sluijs on Instagram
8. Mural by Adele Renault — Stavelot, Belgium
A mural covering the side of a building with the close-up face of a pigeon, its feathers shimmering with iridescent hues. More photos!: This Stunning Pigeon Mural in Belgium Is a Must-See🔗 Follow Adele Renault on Instagram
9. The Elder — Zion Graffiti in Bogotá, Colombia
This striking mural by Zion Graffiti, painted for Meeting Of Styles Colombia 2025, portrays the profile of an elderly man with flowing white hair and beard that merge seamlessly with the wall’s dark background.🔗 Follow Zion Graffiti on Instagram
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Sculptures You (probably) Didn't Know Existed (30 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA
I love stumbling upon art that feels like a hidden gem—those incredible sculptures that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “How did I not know this existed?” From massive figures seemingly rising from the earth to intricate works that play …Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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