The sky is blue
The grass is green
Fire is hot
Water is wet
Sugar is sweet
The sun rises in the east
Rocks are hard
Ice is cold
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🕊️ “I’m Not Mad At You” by Harry Welty
This snow sculpture by Harry Welty in Duluth is a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, who was tragically killed in Minneapolis earlier this month. The sign on the snow-car features her own words: “I’m not mad at you.”
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"Lion Heart" by SwiftMantis at 48 Bond Street in Dunedin, New Zealand for Dunedin Street Art.
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Mural by Shona Hardie in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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12 Times People Made Statues Look Absolutely Hilarious
Statues usually stand very still and look very serious. But when people show up, things get funny. We found 12 photos where people (and a dog!) made stone and bronze come to life. These moments are full of big laughs and perfect timing.
More: Having Fun With Statues (26 photos)
🎒 1. Last in Line
This boy with the blue backpack joined the line. He is waiting very patiently. He fits in so well that the bronze kids might think he is one of them.
🐕 2. Tug of Dog
This Labrador wants to help. He is pulling the tail of the bronze dog. It is a big team effort to move that heavy object.
😔 3. Sad Together
This little girl found a friend who feels the same way. They are both taking a little break. It is a very sweet and quiet moment in the garden.
💁♀️ 4. Hair Flip
Ouch! This statue has a mean right hook. The timing of this photo is perfect. It looks like the stone lady is tired of being a statue.
👨👩👦 5. Tug-of-War
This man joined the family drama. Now it is a real tug of war. Let go of the kid, guys!
👟 6. Dragged Away
Ronald Reagan is tired of people sitting around. He is taking this man for a walk. Hold on tight to your shoes.
🧳 7. The Sneaky Luggage Thief
While the couple is busy hugging, this guy is making a move. He is taking the suitcase. That is a very sneaky tourist.
🗽 8. Lady Liberty’s Lighter — Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
Need a light? The Statue of Liberty is happy to help. You just have to stand in exactly the right spot. This is the biggest lighter in the world.
👃 9. Nose Pick
This statue has a very long finger. It is going right where it should not go. It is a classic joke that never gets old.
📱 10. Scroll Buddy
Look at this meme. This man is showing his phone to the statue. The statue looks very interested in what is happening on social media.
👮♂️ 11. The Policeman’s Belly
This policeman has a very shiny belly. Everyone stops to rub it for good luck. He does not seem to mind the attention at all.
🪨 12. The Weight of Grief — Reno, Nevada, USA
This sculpture by Celeste Roberge shows how heavy sadness can feel. It is a big figure filled with river stones. A child reaches out to touch it and feels the heavy weight.More: Made It Funny Again (8 Photos)
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Everyone Hates Elon: If you can fly a private jet to a bullsh*t conference in Switzerland you can pay more tax mate
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Mia H. Chemnitz in Nuuk, Greenland.
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On my way to take part in a peaceful demonstration against the current US adminstrations’ desire to “take Greenland”.
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We’ve all been there. You’re walking past a solemn, historic bronze figure that’s stood in the same spot for a century, and you realize: This statue is missing something. Usually, that “something” is a high-five, a selfie, or a well-timed prank.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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Clever Upgrades (9 Photos)
We usually think of art as something to look at from a distance, but what if it’s something you can sit on, walk through, or use to knock on a door? Across the globe, visionaries are proving that functionality and creativity aren’t mutually exclusive.
These aren’t just decorations; they are urban upgrades that transform the “gray” of daily life into moments of pure surprise. From a 12-speed bicycle that guards a garden to a building that breathes through thousands of plants, here is how smart art is reshaping our world.Check this out: Funny Signs (10 Photos)
1. The 12-Speed Gate
Who knew a vintage bicycle could be this secure? By welding a red 12-speed directly into the frame of a garden gate, the designer turned a piece of transport history into a striking piece of functional art. It’s the ultimate way to upcycle: keeping the wheels turning, even when they’re standing perfectly still.
2. The Mother’s Grip — Clun, England
In the small town of Clun, a rustic wooden door holds one of the most charming details you’ll ever see. This bronze door knocker depicts a mother cat carrying her kitten by the scruff.
3. The Liquid Labyrinth — London, UK
Artist Jeppe Hein turned a public square into a game of “water-roulette.” These interactive fountains form shifting walls of water that appear and disappear in unpredictable patterns. It’s a maze where the only way to navigate is to be patient—or get very, very wet. A perfect example of art inviting us to play like kids again.🔗 Follow Jeppe Hein on Instagram
4. Gothic Satire — Belgium
Long before emojis, medieval sculptors were using gargoyles to express everything from fear to sarcasm. These “screaming” spouts in Belgium serve a dual purpose: they channel rainwater away from the cathedral walls while reminding everyone below that even the most serious architecture can have a sense of humor.Hungry for more history?: 9 Hilarious Gargoyle Statues: Medieval Humor!
5. The Illusionist’s Rest — Switzerland
At first glance, it looks like a circular bench is floating helplessly in the water. In reality, it’s a brilliant piece of engineering. A submerged path allows you to walk “into” the lake and sit level with the water’s surface. It’s a surreal experience that offers a completely new perspective on the surrounding landscape.
6. The Living Building — Madrid, Spain
Patrick Blanc doesn’t just plant gardens; he makes buildings breathe. This massive vertical garden in Madrid is a lush, multi-story tapestry of botany and art. It doesn’t just look incredible—it also helps cool the building and filter city air, proving that the future of architecture is green.🔗 Explore the work of Patrick Blanc
7. Urban First-Aid — Germany
Artist Jan Vormann travels the world “healing” crumbling walls with LEGO bricks. His project, Dispatchwork, highlights urban decay by filling the gaps with bright, primary colors. It’s a playful reminder that we can all take part in fixing the world around us, one plastic brick at a time.🔗 Follow the Dispatchwork project on Instagram
8. Literary Lounging
Why sit on a slab of wood when you can sit inside a story? These “Book Benches” turn public parks into open-air libraries. Each bench is shaped like an open book, complete with printed text on the “pages.” It’s the perfect spot for bibliophiles to take a break and literally immerse themselves in literature.
9. The Rainy Day Lamp Post
Sometimes the most “smart” art is simply about empathy. This installation features a bent lamp post that holds a permanent umbrella over a park bench. It transforms a lonely piece of street furniture into a shelter, making sure that even on a rainy day, the city still feels like home.More Inspiration: Amazing Murals (9 Photos)
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11 Amazing Snow and ICE Sculptures
Winter is often seen as a season of cold and gray, but for these creative minds, a fresh snowfall is the ultimate blank canvas.
From clever sidewalk interventions to massive figures that stop traffic, these creators prove that a bit of freezing weather is the only spark needed for a brilliant idea. We have curated 11 of the most creative and surprising ways people have played with snow and ice this season to transform their neighborhoods into temporary art galleries.More: Fun With Snow (8 Photos)
🦇 1. Batman of Boston by George Li
In the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, George Li turned a massive pile of street snow into the Dark Knight. Standing tall among the parked cars, this icy guardian proves that even a blizzard can have its own hero. It is a fantastic example of using the gritty, urban elements of winter to create something iconic that makes locals stop and stare at the slushy sidewalk.
🤘 2. Punk’s Not Dead
Nature and freezing temperatures joined forces to give this vehicle a radical makeover. This row of jagged icicles forming a massive mohawk across the roof is the perfect example of accidental street art. It looks exactly like it belongs on the cover of a classic rock album and gives the cold weather a rebellious edge.
🐻 3. A Warm Bear Hug
Someone turned a local tree into a giant, lovable teddy bear. This snow sculpture of a massive bear clinging to the trunk is a charming way to make a walk through the park feel like a scene from a winter fairytale. It captures a beautiful moment of frozen affection in the middle of a cold day.
🏮 4. The Moomin Midwinter
Inspired by Tove Jansson’s beloved stories, these snow figures truly come to life when the sun goes down. By placing lights inside the sculptures, the artist turned a dark field into a glowing gathering of mysterious creatures that feel both magical and slightly eerie in the best possible way.
🎨 5. Snow-na Lisa
There is no need to travel to the Louvre when a masterpiece like this appears on the ground. A talented artist used the snow-covered pavement as a canvas to recreate the world’s most famous portrait. It is a great reminder that fine art can happen anywhere, even under your boots on a snowy sidewalk.
🐈 6. The Snowcat Stencil
Sometimes the simplest ideas have the biggest impact. By clearing just enough snow to create the silhouette of a massive, playful cat on the street, this artist gave the entire neighborhood a giant feline friend to look down on from their windows.
🛒 7. Snow-woman and the Kids
This creative display moves far beyond the traditional three-circle snowman. Featuring a “snow-woman” pushing a wheelbarrow full of tiny snow-babies, this artist turned their backyard into a funny and relatable family scene that easily beats any standard holiday decoration.
🚓 8. Police Cars with Personality
The local precinct joined the winter fun, whether they intended to or not. Someone used the snow-covered windshields as a medium to draw various expressive faces on the fleet, turning a serious row of police vehicles into a cast of animated characters with very different moods.
🖍️ 9. A Lesson in Snow by David Zinn
David Zinn brings his signature whimsy to the freezing sidewalk. “Here in the north, it is crucially important to learn the difference between snowflakes and salt,” he says of his small character navigating the winter ground. This tiny, heart-warming detail is a perfect reminder to look closer at the world around us. More: Made You Smile (12 Photos of Art by David Zinn)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
🐾 10. The Cat Army
Why settle for one snowman when you can build an entire battalion of cats. This garden has been completely taken over by a crowd of tiny, wide-eyed snow kittens. Each one has its own little tail and personality, creating a winter scene that is almost too cute to melt.
🕊️ 11. “I’m Not Mad At You” by Harry Welty
This snow sculpture by Harry Welty in Duluth is a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, who was tragically killed in Minneapolis earlier this month. The sign on the snow-car features her own words: “I’m not mad at you.”More: Fun With Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
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11 Amazing Snow and ICE Sculptures
Winter is often seen as a season of cold and gray, but for these creative minds, a fresh snowfall is the ultimate blank canvas.
From clever sidewalk interventions to massive figures that stop traffic, these creators prove that a bit of freezing weather is the only spark needed for a brilliant idea. We have curated 11 of the most creative and surprising ways people have played with snow and ice this season to transform their neighborhoods into temporary art galleries.More: Fun With Snow (8 Photos)
🦇 1. Batman of Boston by George Li
In the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, George Li turned a massive pile of street snow into the Dark Knight. Standing tall among the parked cars, this icy guardian proves that even a blizzard can have its own hero. It is a fantastic example of using the gritty, urban elements of winter to create something iconic that makes locals stop and stare at the slushy sidewalk.
🤘 2. Punk’s Not Dead
Nature and freezing temperatures joined forces to give this vehicle a radical makeover. This row of jagged icicles forming a massive mohawk across the roof is the perfect example of accidental street art. It looks exactly like it belongs on the cover of a classic rock album and gives the cold weather a rebellious edge.
🐻 3. A Warm Bear Hug
Someone turned a local tree into a giant, lovable teddy bear. This snow sculpture of a massive bear clinging to the trunk is a charming way to make a walk through the park feel like a scene from a winter fairytale. It captures a beautiful moment of frozen affection in the middle of a cold day.
🏮 4. The Moomin Midwinter
Inspired by Tove Jansson’s beloved stories, these snow figures truly come to life when the sun goes down. By placing lights inside the sculptures, the artist turned a dark field into a glowing gathering of mysterious creatures that feel both magical and slightly eerie in the best possible way.
🎨 5. Snow-na Lisa
There is no need to travel to the Louvre when a masterpiece like this appears on the ground. A talented artist used the snow-covered pavement as a canvas to recreate the world’s most famous portrait. It is a great reminder that fine art can happen anywhere, even under your boots on a snowy sidewalk.
🐈 6. The Snowcat Stencil
Sometimes the simplest ideas have the biggest impact. By clearing just enough snow to create the silhouette of a massive, playful cat on the street, this artist gave the entire neighborhood a giant feline friend to look down on from their windows.
🛒 7. Snow-woman and the Kids
This creative display moves far beyond the traditional three-circle snowman. Featuring a “snow-woman” pushing a wheelbarrow full of tiny snow-babies, this artist turned their backyard into a funny and relatable family scene that easily beats any standard holiday decoration.
🚓 8. Police Cars with Personality
The local precinct joined the winter fun, whether they intended to or not. Someone used the snow-covered windshields as a medium to draw various expressive faces on the fleet, turning a serious row of police vehicles into a cast of animated characters with very different moods.
🖍️ 9. A Lesson in Snow by David Zinn
David Zinn brings his signature whimsy to the freezing sidewalk. “Here in the north, it is crucially important to learn the difference between snowflakes and salt,” he says of his small character navigating the winter ground. This tiny, heart-warming detail is a perfect reminder to look closer at the world around us. More: Made You Smile (12 Photos of Art by David Zinn)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
🐾 10. The Cat Army
Why settle for one snowman when you can build an entire battalion of cats. This garden has been completely taken over by a crowd of tiny, wide-eyed snow kittens. Each one has its own little tail and personality, creating a winter scene that is almost too cute to melt.
🕊️ 11. “I’m Not Mad At You” by Harry Welty
This snow sculpture by Harry Welty in Duluth is a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, who was tragically killed in Minneapolis earlier this month. The sign on the snow-car features her own words: “I’m not mad at you.”More: Fun With Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
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What is the best/most fun snow sculptures you made/seen? I will put them in a post on the blog.
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11 Amazing Snow and ICE Sculptures
Winter is often seen as a season of cold and gray, but for these creative minds, a fresh snowfall is the ultimate blank canvas.
From clever sidewalk interventions to massive figures that stop traffic, these creators prove that a bit of freezing weather is the only spark needed for a brilliant idea. We have curated 11 of the most creative and surprising ways people have played with snow and ice this season to transform their neighborhoods into temporary art galleries.More: Fun With Snow (8 Photos)
🦇 1. Batman of Boston by George Li
In the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, George Li turned a massive pile of street snow into the Dark Knight. Standing tall among the parked cars, this icy guardian proves that even a blizzard can have its own hero. It is a fantastic example of using the gritty, urban elements of winter to create something iconic that makes locals stop and stare at the slushy sidewalk.
🤘 2. Punk’s Not Dead
Nature and freezing temperatures joined forces to give this vehicle a radical makeover. This row of jagged icicles forming a massive mohawk across the roof is the perfect example of accidental street art. It looks exactly like it belongs on the cover of a classic rock album and gives the cold weather a rebellious edge.
🐻 3. A Warm Bear Hug
Someone turned a local tree into a giant, lovable teddy bear. This snow sculpture of a massive bear clinging to the trunk is a charming way to make a walk through the park feel like a scene from a winter fairytale. It captures a beautiful moment of frozen affection in the middle of a cold day.
🏮 4. The Moomin Midwinter
Inspired by Tove Jansson’s beloved stories, these snow figures truly come to life when the sun goes down. By placing lights inside the sculptures, the artist turned a dark field into a glowing gathering of mysterious creatures that feel both magical and slightly eerie in the best possible way.
🎨 5. Snow-na Lisa
There is no need to travel to the Louvre when a masterpiece like this appears on the ground. A talented artist used the snow-covered pavement as a canvas to recreate the world’s most famous portrait. It is a great reminder that fine art can happen anywhere, even under your boots on a snowy sidewalk.
🐈 6. The Snowcat Stencil
Sometimes the simplest ideas have the biggest impact. By clearing just enough snow to create the silhouette of a massive, playful cat on the street, this artist gave the entire neighborhood a giant feline friend to look down on from their windows.
🛒 7. Snow-woman and the Kids
This creative display moves far beyond the traditional three-circle snowman. Featuring a “snow-woman” pushing a wheelbarrow full of tiny snow-babies, this artist turned their backyard into a funny and relatable family scene that easily beats any standard holiday decoration.
🚓 8. Police Cars with Personality
The local precinct joined the winter fun, whether they intended to or not. Someone used the snow-covered windshields as a medium to draw various expressive faces on the fleet, turning a serious row of police vehicles into a cast of animated characters with very different moods.
🖍️ 9. A Lesson in Snow by David Zinn
David Zinn brings his signature whimsy to the freezing sidewalk. “Here in the north, it is crucially important to learn the difference between snowflakes and salt,” he says of his small character navigating the winter ground. This tiny, heart-warming detail is a perfect reminder to look closer at the world around us. More: Made You Smile (12 Photos of Art by David Zinn)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
🐾 10. The Cat Army
Why settle for one snowman when you can build an entire battalion of cats. This garden has been completely taken over by a crowd of tiny, wide-eyed snow kittens. Each one has its own little tail and personality, creating a winter scene that is almost too cute to melt.
🕊️ 11. “I’m Not Mad At You” by Harry Welty
This snow sculpture by Harry Welty in Duluth is a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, who was tragically killed in Minneapolis earlier this month. The sign on the snow-car features her own words: “I’m not mad at you.”More: Fun With Snow Sculptures (10 Photos)
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Moai on the Lawn by Matt Morris in Waterloo, Canada! 😶🌫️
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New Year, New Me (10 Photos)
Starting a new year is all about shifting perspective. We tell ourselves “New Year, New Me,” looking for ways to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Street art does exactly that every day—it takes a crumbling wall, a rusty fence, or a plain sidewalk and gives it a completely new identity.
This collection features 10 incredible artworks where artists have reimagined the world around them, proving that a little bit of creativity can turn any “old” environment into a brand-new story.More: Funny Signs (20 Photos)
1. R2-D2 Flowers by EFIX
EFIX gives a plain, industrial trash can a new lease on life by pairing it with a stencil of R2-D2. By simply adding the droid and some colorful flowers, the street corner goes from “garbage” to “galactic” in a second. More: EFIX’s Clever Art (9 Photos)🔗 Follow EFIX on Instagram
2. Champagne Pop by Banksy in Paris, France
Even a rat can have a high-end New Year. Banksy uses the textures of a crumbling wall to create a scene where a champagne cork sends a rat flying. More: Banksy? Who Is The Visionary of Street Art? (25 Photos)🔗 Follow Banksy on Instagram
3. The Uninvited Guest
This clever interaction shows how a real person can become part of a frozen moment. By joining the line of bronze children, the little girl breathes new life into the sculpture, blurring the line between art and reality. More: Playing With Statues (12 Photos)
4. Fence Yoga by Oakoak
Oakoak is a master of finding the “New Me” in broken city infrastructure. Two simple pink circles turn a bent and rusted iron fence into a flexible character practicing yoga, proving that even “broken” things have potential. More: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)🔗 Follow OAKOAK on Instagram
5. The Light Is All Around by Endo in Cacak, Serbia
Endo uses a physical street lamp to complete this mural. At night, the real light source becomes the glowing center of the artwork, transforming a dark wall into a warm, illuminated smile. More photos here!
6. In Your Hands by Adrien Martinetti in Ajaccio, France
This mural perfectly integrates a real tree into the artwork. The painted hands appear to be holding and protecting the live greenery, creating a beautiful metaphor for our responsibility toward nature.🔗 Follow Adrien Martinetti on Instagram
7. Samara Public Library
Turning a crumbling corner into a stack of classic books is the ultimate tribute to a library. Instead of seeing decay, the artists saw a shelf waiting to be filled, giving the building’s exterior a brand-new purpose.
8. Oryx Going Ahead by Martín Ron in Doha, Qatar
Martín Ron creates a massive illusion where a giant Oryx appears to be breaking through the wall. The hyper-realistic detail makes the animal look like it’s stepping out of the shadows and into the light. More!: 9 Martín Ron Murals That Redefine Urban Art🔗 Follow Martín Ron on Instagram
9. Hannah’s Stew by David Zinn
David Zinn uses the autumn debris to complete his chalk art. “Hannah has brewed up a stew of last year’s leaves to sustain us all till spring,” Zinn explains. It’s a perfect New Year message: using the old to nourish the new. More: This Is Amazing Art By David Zinn! (11 Photos)🔗 Follow David Zinn on Instagram
10. Phone Home
Sometimes all a “New Year, New Me” transformation needs is a red fire hydrant and a clever sticker. By reimagining a piece of utility equipment as the head of E.T., this artist gives every passerby a reason to smile at something they usually ignore.More: Made You Smile (12 Photos)
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From cats playing with street lamps in Northern Ireland to a little girl joining bronze children in a park, these clever and playful works of public art were designed to make passersby smile.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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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🔗 Follow Jimmy Dvate on Instagram
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.
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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🔗 Follow Jan Is De Man on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow ASUR on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Rosa Fuster Serquera on Instagram & Allan Halley on Instagram
More:Beautiful Street Art (12 Photos)
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Dive into the enchanting world of David Zinn, where festive chalk art and whimsical creatures transform everyday streets into magical holiday scenes. Explore his Christmas creations and more!Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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Cat Mural by Lonneke van Zutphen in Assendorp, Zwolle, the Netherlands.
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🔗 Follow Jimmy Dvate on Instagram
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🔗 Follow Jan Is De Man on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow ASUR on Instagram
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.🔗 Follow Rosa Fuster Serquera on Instagram & Allan Halley on Instagram
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Lonneke van Zutphen on Instagram: "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. It brings even more cheer to our alr
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David Zinn: Laurence lets himself worry for the duration of one cup of coffee.
This Is Amazing Art By David Zinn! (11 Photos)
David Zinn is an old favorite on Street Art Utopia! He is an American artist known for his street art and illustrations, often featuring fantastical creatures and characters. Here in this blog post, we have collected some of his latest works.
His primary tool is chalk, which is easily washed away by rain. David Zinn’s work can be found on sidewalks, walls, and other surfaces in cities around the world, and he has also created illustrations for books and other publications. He is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.🔗Follow David Zinn on Instagram and visit his shop here!
David Zinn: “One nice thing about being drawn in a schoolyard is that you always make some friends”
David Zinn’s art is not only visually striking, but it also brings playfulness to the streets.
One of the unique aspects of his art is the way he works with communities to create art that is meaningful and relevant to the area. David Zinn’s art is not only a visual treat, but also a mental one.One way David Zinn works with communities is by creating temporary art installations that are specific to the location. Some would say it’s the ultimate street art, art that takes location into account.
David Zinn often interacts with the community while creating his art. He encourages people to stop and talk to him while he’s working, and he’s always happy to answer questions and explain his process.
Nathan removed the thorn but couldn’t do anything about the mane problem.
Nathan’s life goal is to redefine “squirrelly.”
Freida enjoys watching for people who are having dull days and then solving that problem.
John’s morning was rattled by the realization that he had left the house in his slippers.
Laurence lets himself worry for the duration of one cup of coffee.
Marv has decided to remain bundled up until the joys of wintertime show themselves.
Rosie always wears a white shirt regardless, so dressing up for the holidays just comes naturally.
Lucius has come to the realization that he might be a hole-digging overachiever.
More: Discover David Zinn’s Latest Chalk Art Masterpieces in Michigan
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Thirst for nature – Mural by Artez in Belgrade, Serbia.
Echoes of Us (8 Photos)
From Georgia to France, Italy to Colombia — these walls hold the quiet poetry of human life. Each mural captures a fragment of us: shared glances, daily gestures, and moments that linger long after the paint dries.
This collection celebrates artists who turn façades into living portraits of memory and connection.More: Absolutely Beautiful (8 Photos)
1. 1900 Street Scene — Artist in Northern Chile
A façade transformed into a turn-of-the-century street, complete with shopfronts, awnings, and distant mountains. The illusion extends the architecture into another era.
2. Patrick Commecy in Brives-Charensac, France
Au fil de Loire – Patrick Commecy and his team from A.Fresco transformed this once-blank wall into a vivid riverside scene inspired by the Loire. The mural depicts villagers washing clothes beneath an arched stone bridge, with swallows flying above and residents leaning from painted windows. It recalls the history of Brives-Charensac, where locals once gathered by the river for daily chores, and even marks the 1980 flood level of 6.8 meters — a reminder of the Loire’s power.🔗 Visit Patrick Commecy’s website
3. Nauta and J. Daniel Correa Osorio — Pereira, Colombia
This vibrant mural depicts a woman gently shaping a miniature city where children play among plants and buses. It’s a scene of care and imagination.🔗 Follow Nauta and J. Daniel Correa Osorio on Instagram
4. TMF Studio — Gurjaani, Georgia
Gigantic hands cradle clusters of grapes, their warmth and texture rendered with lifelike detail. The mural honors Georgia’s deep winemaking heritage and the quiet labor behind each harvest.
5. Vera Bugatti — Rive, Italy
Generations meet through Vera Bugatti’s mural of a young girl and an elderly woman knitting under the sunset.🔗 Follow Vera Bugatti on Instagram
6. Edoardo Ettorre — Mangone, Italy
Edoardo Ettorre’s mural Intime Readings, created for Gulìa Urbana, shows an elderly woman sitting alone on a bench, absorbed in a newspaper. The scene captures a moment of quiet reflection — a pause amid life’s noise. Beyond its realism, the work hints at a deeper theme: the challenge of discerning truth in an age overwhelmed by information. Ettorre transforms this façade into both memory and monologue, honoring thoughtfulness and the wisdom of age.🔗 Follow Edoardo Ettorre on Instagram
7. Sock Wild Sketch — Caudry, France
A girl with blond hair peers through binoculars painted on a church wall.🔗 Follow Sock Wild Sketch on Instagram
8. Artez — Gurjaani, Georgia
Thirst for Nature depicts a woman sipping from a glass vase filled with flowers, her gesture merging beauty and need. Artez’s soft tones and geometric textures turn the façade into a hymn to balance and renewal.🔗 Follow Artez on Instagram
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"CHURU" by Javier Barriga t 107 Av. de Nice in Antibes, France for Festival Coul'Heures D'Automne 2025. Curated by La sChOOL.
Love Them All (8 Photos)
From quiet portraits to striking illusions, this set brings together 8 walls painted across Europe and the USA. Different moods, different tones, each piece standing out in its own way. A mix of character, detail, and scale that shows how varied street art can be in eight cities.
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1. Bent Not Broken — AYLO in Rochdale, UK
A young woman in a red hood stands among roses, holding a fragile branch. The mural is framed with foliage and a gold halo behind her head.AYLO: This mural tells the story of Betty Blomley, a woman from Rochdale folklore who was said to collect bent pins from the town’s wishing well at dusk. People would toss the pins in while making a wish, and Betty, living on the edge of poverty, gathered them up, straightened them out, and sold them on to feed her family. For that, she was called a witch. Like so many women throughout history, she was condemned for simply surviving. She was judged for her resourcefulness and her independence. This mural reclaims Betty as a symbol of resilience and quiet strength, turning an old story of suspicion into one of pride and endurance. The red hood connects her to the Northern legend of Mother Redcap, another woman caught between myth and misunderstanding. Mother Redcap is said to be the guardian of the ale house. Its told that she stands at the threshold of old pubs granting wishes and dealing out ill fate.
🔗 Follow AYLO on Instagram
2. Stairway Mural — Nate Baranowski in South Bend, USA
A multi-layered mural showing people standing, walking, and sitting on staircases that form an optical-style building facade in shifting colors.🔗 Follow Nate Baranowski on Instagram
3. CHURU — Javier Barriga in Antibes, France
A girl with long braids holds a fluffy cat against her shoulder. Both figures are painted in soft neutral tones on a social services building.🔗 Follow Javier Barriga on Instagram
4. His Great Love — Sam for Treepack in Leuven, Belgium
A couple shares a kiss inside a large circular frame painted behind them, creating a spotlight effect on the figures.Treepack: On the wall of the Eduard Remy care home in Leuven, you can admire “His Great Love.” At first glance, it may seem like a romantic gesture, but it is actually a tribute inspired by a forgotten part of history, when tall girls were given growth inhibitors to conform to societal ideals The project was made possible with the support of Caroline Goossens, who experienced these growth inhibitors herself and initiated this mural. The care home generously provided the location.
🔗 Follow Sam on Instagram
5. Monocropolis — Chris Butcher in Alcantarilla, Spain
A woman in a blue suit and helmet trims large blue sunflowers with scissors, creating a mix of botanical and sci-fi elements.🔗 Follow Chris Butcher on Instagram
6. Swan’s Embrace — BUBLEGUM in San Pietro Magisano, Italy
A portrait of a woman blended with swan wings and flowing shapes in warm orange and cream tones.🔗 Follow BUBLEGUM on Instagram
7. Stillness at the Table — Wedo Goas in Salobreña, Spain
A detailed portrait of a woman sitting at a table with fruit and a glass, framed with painted vines along the edges of the wall.WEDO: This mural was created during the Arte Peazos Festival, in the town of Lobres, Spain. A place surrounded by fruit trees and known for its rich tradition of producing liquor from sugarcane.
🔗 Follow Wedo Goas on Instagram
8. Stork Nest Mural — Oriol Arumí in Lleida, Spain
A large nest with storks resting on top is painted across a tall apartment building, rising above a green landscape scene. More photos: Discover the Stunning Stork Nest Mural in Lleida by Oriol Arumi🔗 Follow Oriol Arumí on Instagram
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From surreal sculptures set in lush landscapes to lifelike murals transforming city walls, these eight works capture the many ways public art can inspire.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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