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A new study from travel company Slingo ranks the statistically most popular cities for street art in 2025, based on social media engagement, Google searches, and the number of documented murals and graffiti artworks.
While popularity does not necessarily equate to artistic quality, these rankings reflect where street art is generating the most attention and interaction globally.
Chicago’s street art scene is a dynamic mix of large-scale murals and underground graffiti culture. With 82 recorded murals, the city features must-see pieces like Greetings From Chicago by Victor Ving & Lisa Beggs, Muddy Waters by Eduardo Kobra, and Robin Williams outside Concord Music Hall. The city’s Pilsen neighborhood and Wabash Arts Corridor are key hotspots for mural lovers.
264,000 Instagram posts about graffiti
93,900 Instagram posts about street art
8,640 Google searches for Chicago street art (Jan 2024 – Jan 2025)
21% increase in searches for street art in Chicago compared to the previous year
Once heavily restricted, street art in Lisbon is now a defining part of its cultural identity. The Portuguese capital has 749 murals scattered throughout neighborhoods like Bairro Alto and the Amoreiras Wall of Fame, showcasing both local and international talent.
77,200 Instagram posts related to Lisbon street art
24,900 Google searches for Lisbon street art
31% increase in interest in Lisbon street art since 2023
Amsterdam’s street art culture is thriving, with 237 recorded murals and dedicated spaces like STRAAT Museum in a former shipyard. The city balances its artistic heritage with a vibrant urban art scene, with key works found in NDSM Wharf and Spuistraat.
80,000 Instagram posts about Amsterdam street art
64,500 Instagram posts about Amsterdam graffiti
14,300 Google searches for Amsterdam street art in the past year
Home to Banksy, Bristol has a well-established street art culture with 11 Banksy pieces still visible and a total of 254 murals. The city hosts the renowned Upfest, Europe’s largest street art festival, attracting artists from around the world.
119,000 Instagram posts about graffiti
104,000 Instagram posts about street art
11,500 Google searches for Bristol street art in 2024
Bristol’s street art popularity has grown by 29% in the past year
Barcelona’s colorful murals and stencil art contribute to its reputation as a creative hub. With 309 recorded artworks in areas like El Raval and the Three Chimneys Urban Park, the city offers a mix of official murals and raw, uncommissioned graffiti.
227,000 Instagram posts about street art
25,100 Google searches for Barcelona street art
16% rise in Barcelona street art searches compared to 2023
With 2,277 documented street artworks, Los Angeles is one of the largest outdoor art galleries in the world. From the Venice Art Walls to the murals of the Downtown Arts District, LA’s diverse street art scene reflects its multicultural identity.
472,000 Instagram posts about graffiti and street art combined
32,500 Google searches for Los Angeles street art in 2024
24% increase in social media engagement with LA street art in the past year
Berlin’s street art legacy is deeply tied to its political history, with the Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery being one of the most famous graffiti sites worldwide. The city’s evolving urban art scene extends across Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Mitte.
58,800 Google searches for Berlin street art (Jan 2024 – Jan 2025)
26% growth in street art-related searches in Berlin in the past year
Melbourne’s laneways are internationally known for their ever-changing street art. The city remains one of the most searched-for street art destinations, with Hosier Lane being its most iconic location.
153,291 social media posts about Melbourne street art
74,160 Google searches for Melbourne graffiti and street art
38% increase in Melbourne street art Google searches year-over-year
Highest number of Google searches related to street art tours globally
With 1,065 recorded street artworks, Paris boasts iconic spots like Street Art Avenue in Saint-Denis and work from artists like Invader and Miss.Tic (R.I.P.).
595,000 Instagram posts related to Paris street art
58,900 Google searches for Paris street art in 2024
Paris street art searches grew by 22% in the past year
London leads the rankings as the world’s best city for street art, with 472 documented murals and a rich history of urban art across Camden, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. A new Banksy piece appeared in March 2024, adding to the city’s growing collection.
84,300 Google searches for London street art in 2024
London saw a 19% increase in searches related to graffiti and murals
The findings reflect a growing public interest in street art, with cities investing more in legal mural spaces, guided tours, and cultural events centered around urban art.
While some argue that mainstream recognition dilutes graffiti’s rebellious roots, others see it as a way to preserve and promote an art form that has long been dismissed as mere vandalism.
The rankings also raise questions about gentrification, as neighborhoods once defined by their underground art scenes become curated tourist attractions. Rising property values often follow increased interest in street art, attracting developers and wealthier residents while pushing out the original communities that helped foster these creative spaces. As murals draw in visitors and businesses capitalize on the area’s newfound appeal, the very people who contributed to its artistic identity are often priced out. Who truly benefits from street art’s growing popularity?
In the end, the debate over street art’s role in urban life continues—but one thing is clear: it’s not going anywhere.
Street Artist Dr. Love On Facebook. By Dr Love at Upfest 2015 in Bristol, England. Photo by Daz Smith. Dr.Love is the pseudonym of a Georgian street artist.
«So I think that we should start a movement to—one hour a day or one hour a week—take a little chisel, a little hammer, and put a little hole in some of this plastic, and just see some earth coming up and put a seed there. And then put a little ring of—mandalic ring—of something around it. I can see the highways, and I can see the subways, and I can see the patios, and so forth: suddenly the highway department comes along, and says, “There’s a rose growing in the middle of Highway 101!” And then—then—the robot power group will have to send a group of the highway department to kill the rose and put the asphalt down on the gentle, naked skin of the soil. Now, when they do that we’re getting to them. There’ll be pictures in the paper. And consciousness is going to change. Because we’ve got to get to people’s consciousness. We’ve got to let people realize what they’re doing to the earth.» — Timothy Leary
An extended conversation between Alan Watts, Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, and Gary Snyder on the problem of whether to “drop out or take over,” conducted on Alan Watts’ houseboat in 1967.
Public art can transform even the simplest urban furniture into fascinating pieces. Today, I’m showing you some incredibly creative benches from around the globe, including artworks in London, Barcelona, Pécs, and more inspiring cities.
These charming chalk art creations by David Zinn blend seamlessly into everyday surroundings, transforming ordinary streets into whimsical scenes filled with playful animals and imaginative scenarios. 🔗Follow David Zinn on Instagram 1.
I entered the game in 2009 a feral junkie in recovery who had grown up surrounded by crime and poverty it took a lot of adjustment, I went from crazy crack houses to painting in houses in Norway that were so flashy I was astonished.
I entered the game in 2009 a feral junkie in recovery who had grown up surrounded by crime and poverty it took a lot of adjustment, I went from crazy crack houses to painting in houses in Norway that were so flashy I was astonished.
From a satirical horror-movie-style poster in Rome to a dreamlike underwater portrait in Mexico, this selection of new street art spans continents and themes.
1. Hannah has brewed up a stew of last year’s leaves to sustain us all till spring 🔗Follow David Zinn on Instagram 2. Today is the First Optimistic Day of Geraldine’s Scarf-Sharing Program 3.
German artist Jan Vormann brings playful creativity to urban decay with his Dispatchwork project, repairing cracks and gaps in buildings with colorful LEGO bricks.
the masked face comes across as radical, but it's not a radical demand at all. You want people to think of their mother, daughter or sister, instead of some hooded protesting punk that's easy to ignore.
A combination of two iconic street art styles: Banksy's clever stencil art depicting a person transforming a horse into a zebra, and SMUG's hyper-realistic mural of a man holding a robin, symbolizing the diversity and evolution of street art across u…
When we think of Banksy, it’s often the rebellious street art that come to mind. But did you know that this creative artist has also dabbled in creating captivating indoor pieces? In this blog post, we’ll journey through 17 of Banksy’s less-known art…
Reminds of what Kissinger said, "Word should be gotten to Nixon that if Thieu meets the same fate as Diem, the word will go out to the nations of the world that it may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal"
I remember seeing The Guess Who in concert. Berton Cummings, before singing "American Woman", yelled "give me an A" and held up two thumbs, "give me an M" and held up two index fingers, and then "give me an E" and held up two middle fingers. The Pittsburgh crowd went wild. Why isn't "American Woman" getting tons of air time? Should play it at hockey games.
2-panel pic of a Cat statue. Panel 1 has a can on the corner of the square pedestal, and Panel 2 has the same can laying on the ground next to the pedestal. Above, is text that reads, "I've been laughing at this for a full hour."
Explore 106 of the most loved street art photos from 2024, showcasing breathtaking murals, hidden gems, and the powerful stories behind them. Celebrate the vibrant creativity of the street art community and its impact on our shared spaces.
The picture shows an abstract portrait of a person wearing a dark suit and a red tie. The face is distorted and blurred, with red and white colour tones that look like tears or blood running down. The mouth is wide open in rage. The background is blurred and has brown and grey tones. The overall style of the picture is gloomy and horror-inducing.
Jon Foreman: Definitely had some collapses with this one. Previous to this work I’ve made pieces to test the strength of the mud/clay that I gather from the river nearby. This shows it well, I used it to stick the sticks to the tree and the leaves to to sticks. Definitely enjoying the mushroom quality and the ability to work much more three dimensionally.
don't you get it? I know these references are targeted. I know there has been continuous harassment and more for 8+ years. I know it's based on an incredible amount of lies. Don't expect me to know what this is about now, because it's been one bullshit excuse after another.
Skeletons have always been a powerful symbol in street art. Artists from all over the world use skeletons in their murals and installations to create art that is sometimes serious, sometimes funny, and always eye-catching.
Skeletons are a big theme in street art, showing up in murals and graffiti all over the world. They can be spooky, funny, or even make a statement about life and death. This collection brings together some of the most eye-catching skeleton street art out there.
One cool piece comes from ItSkeletal, who places plastic skeletons in clever scenes. In Paris, an artist painted a wall with an eerie but beautiful skeleton mural. In Barcelona and São Paulo, skeletons are mixed into dreamlike street scenes, making the city walls come alive with imagination. In Mexico, massive murals honor Día de los Muertos, celebrating life with colorful skeleton art.
Whether they’re creepy, artistic, or full of meaning, these skeleton artworks show how street artists use bones to tell stories, grab attention, and turn everyday walls into amazing outdoor art galleries.
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A line of skeletons labeled with different identities—race, religion, and more—yet all the same beneath it all. Except for the pirate, who stands with one leg, proving even skeletons have some character. The point? We’re all just bones. By ItSkeletal.
King ♠️♥️ Queen Graffiti in Mexico. By Yukarte and Funny graff in Mexico City.
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“Frida Kahlo’s Enduring Spirit”:” – Mural of Frida Kahlo by Emmanuel Cuevas Visual at La Lupita Cantinain in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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By Aryz.
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Mural on the tragic story of the Radium Girls, who suffered horribly with radiation poisoning from painting watch faces back in the 20s. By SHOK-1 in Le Locle, Switzerland.
Star Wars Street Art (17 Photos): streetartutopia.com/star-wars-… - “Darth Fisher” sculpture by Frankey for Amsterdam Light Festival in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photos by Janus van den Eijnden.
A drainpipe claims to be Luke’s father, Baby Yoda stares out from under a bridge, and Darth Vader takes a quiet fishing break—this is Star Wars street art at its best.
Love this. I generally believe the primary function of public art installations should be for children to climb on, but this is silly. Public art should be silly.
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WTF was Vance thinking. He would have been better off skiing in Idaho. At least there he could have pretended to the other good 'ol White boys that his wife was only his kids' nanny.
See 8 awesome sculptures that mix art and nature. From giant clothespins to zippers in the ground, these works turn ordinary places into something unforgettable.
See 8 awesome sculptures that mix art and nature. From giant clothespins to zippers in the ground, these works turn ordinary places into something unforgettable.
overhead ad in a London Underground carriage: graphics of Tesla stock options going down from $400 to $300 from the end of January to mid February. The curve ends in line with the raised arm of Elon Musk performing a Nazi salute, photo from his stage appearance after Trump's inauguration. The ad reads "Hate doesn't sell. Just ask Tesla."
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London metro ad. Headline reads "Hate don't sell. Just ask Tesla." Below the headline is a graph with "Tesla share price" on the Y axis, and "30th Jan" to "18th Feb" on the X axis. A red line shows a steep drop. At the lower right of the graph is a picture of Elon Musk doing the Nazi salute, his outstretched arm connects with the falling trajectory at the end of the red line.
what I love about this is that regardless of the newspapers' cowardice in refusing to name Musk's fascist salute for what it was, you can just show a picture of it, and everyone with even the slightest faculty of independent thought can tell what it is and what it means.
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
Yeah, I'm sure it's the nazi salute that bothers people. Oh wait, didn't the ADL say that was... uh... a roman salut? Everything A-OK then, so why are people still pissed at him? It can't be because he's free to ruin every institution in America with DOGE while stealing gov contracts from other companies.
We have a grandson headed to England for college in the fall. I am so, so glad he’ll have a few years reprieve from being in this hell hole of what used to be a decent country.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine street artists worldwide have wielded their brushes and spray paints, creating a powerful collection of anti-war murals and protest art.
These artists visually express their resistance to the war in Ukraine and advocate for fundamental human rights and values.
We’ve curated a collection of street art by artists who dedicate their creative talents to supporting peace in Ukraine. These striking pieces serve as reminders of the human cost of war while displaying solidarity against the conflict in Ukraine, often alongside fundraising efforts.
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Sasha Korban
Sasha Korban‘s mural in Kyiv emerged in April 2022, as battles for the liberation of Bucha and Irpin unfolded nearby. His work, characterized by a fusion of photorealism and Pop Art, has evolved to reflect violent power struggles. Korban’s large-scale murals promote peace throughout Ukraine, including a 2018 piece titled Milana in Mariupol, a city facing a devastating humanitarian crisis.
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Justus Becker
German artist Justus Becker painted a giant dove of peace for Ukraine on the exterior of a downtown Frankfurt building. The dove holds an olive branch in Ukraine’s national colors, symbolizing hope and solidarity. Becker spent three days creating this powerful street art piece.
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Christian Guemy
French street artist Christian Guemy, also known as C215, flew to Ukraine to paint serene and innocent images on Kyiv’s walls as the war broke out. Following the Russian invasion, the former Banksy collaborator created a massive mural of a girl in Ukrainian flag colors on a Paris apartment building.
Despite the risks, C215 felt compelled to travel to Ukraine to help in any way he could. He has since painted several murals across Kyiv, including a poignant image of a girl wearing a flower headband near a heavily damaged metro station. More: 17 pics – Art in War – Photo Story By Street Artist C215 in Ukraine 2022
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Seth Globepainter
Paris-based muralist Julien Malland, known as Seth Globepainter, creates art that captures local communities’ cultural and socioeconomic nuances. Malland’s work in Paris’s 13th arrondissement blends his recurring theme of childhood play with symbols of war, expressing hope for a better future.
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HIJACK
Los Angeles street artist HIJACK opposes Putin’s war on Ukraine, giving a voice to children suffering in the war-torn country or fleeing brutal bombings. His feline silhouette piece titled War Child appeared on a building wall in Fairfax, Los Angeles. Like many fellow street artists, HIJACK has released prints of his work to support Ukrainian families and children during this crisis. More by HIJACK: Street Art by HIJACK – A Collection (42 photos)
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Krišs Salmanis
In Riga, Latvia’s capital, the Museum of the History of Medicine showcased a large banner featuring a skull-shaped portrait of Vladimir Putin on its facade. Positioned opposite the Russian Embassy of Latvia, the museum conveys a strong stance against the war in Ukraine. Conceptual artist Krišs Salmanis created the poster, which was initially commissioned as the cover image for Ir magazine. More photos.
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TUSE
A mural depicting Putin, Hitler, and Stalin with the slogan “No More Time” adorns a wall outside the PKM Gdansk Jasien railway station. This powerful piece is the first in a series of anti-war “Solidarity with Ukraine” murals emerging in Gdansk and is the work of renowned Polish street artist Piotr Tuse Jaworski, better known as TUSE.
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Pappas Pärlor
Swedish street artist Johan Karlgren, known as Pappas Pärlor, crafts interactive street art that enlivens everyday environments. His pixelated characters, inspired by his love for old-school video games, bring a unique touch to his creations. In Motala, Sweden, Pappas Pärlor used this signature style to depict Putin behind bars, adding his voice to the global artistic protest against the war in Ukraine. More by the artist: 87 Perler Beads by Pappas Pärlor -Collection 1
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My Dog Sighs
Beautiful artwork of a crying eye featuring Ukraine’s flag and bombing of capital Kyiv. My Dog Sighs: We’ve all sat and watched this hideous situation unfurl and while it’s not much, I wanted to do what I know best, (throwing paint) to highlight my sadness and anger over the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.
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Mural by Banksyin Ukraine depicts a boy throwing Putin to the ground.
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PɇaceMaker – At House of Peace in Geneva, Switzerland.
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NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression." title="Street art mural by Polish artist Kawu in Wilda, Poznań, depicting Vladimir Putin as Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series. The artwork features Putin with pale skin, piercing eyes, and a cloak, surrounded by flames and destruction, symbolizing chaos and fear. The background includes the Ukrainian flag, emphasizing the mural's anti-war message and solidarity with Ukraine. The hashtag #NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression." class="has-alt-description">
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.
That is the ONLY acceptable way. Nobody can trust the assurances of Trump or Putin. Both lie and break their promises. Russia must end the war having less than it started with, money and territory.
Steet Artist Pejac By Pejac. In Al-Hussein, a Palestinian refugee camp in Amman Jordan. ”With these four small interventions i am trying to tell a minimalistic story about the Palestinian refugees in Al Hussein.
Graffiti has long been a voice for the voiceless, a way for people to reclaim space and share unfiltered truths with the world. In this collection, we dive into the raw and impactful world of “Real Talk Graffiti” – art that doesn’t hold back.
For those who do not know: "All You Fascists Bound To Lose" is a title of a beautiful song by Woody Guthrie. It is very relevant today. youtube.com/watch?v=VwcKwGS7OS…
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@ikkeT #Alt4You image description (you may be able to update your post to make it more accessible): activists on bikes ride with large bamboo car-shaped frames around them showing the disproportionate amount of space cars require per passenger vs other modes of transportation.
I'm a little worried they seem to be carrying these contraptions on their shoulders rather close to their neck. A modest bump from the side could cause a serious neck injury.
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NoWar is painted alongside the mural, further reinforcing its political stance. Set against a gritty urban wall adorned with graffiti, this piece uses popular culture to deliver a powerful critique of authoritarianism and aggression." title="Street art mural by Polish artist Kawu in Wilda, Poznań, depicting Vladimir Putin as Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter series. The artwork features Putin with pale skin, piercing eyes, and a cloak, surrounded by flames and destruction, symbolizing chaos and fear. The background includes the Ukrainian flag, emphasizing the mural's anti-war message and solidarity with Ukraine. The hashtag #
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