Whether they are independent works or part of larger events like festivals, street murals have the potential of completely changing the face of a neighborhood. Sometimes they are fun, lighthearted and simply improve our moods. At other times they can be a heavy critique of society or a deep reflection on life.
Here are some of the greatest examples from recent years:
Spy Booth | Cheltenham, the home of UK Government’s Communications Headquarter – Bansky
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas | Miami – by 2Alas and Case MaClaim
Tolouse, France – by French artist Gris1
Birds | Huelva, Spain – by talented Spanish street artist Man o Matic
Staten Island, NY – Brazilian artist L7M
Cabinet of Curiosity | London – by Zabou
Guarda Rios | Estarreja, Portugal – by Bordalo II during the ObservaRia bird watching event
Huli | Tauranga, New Zealand – by Sean Yoro aka Hula
Lunar Cycle | The largest mural in Paris – by Mademoiselle Maurice
Gold Fox Puppy | London – by artist DZIA
Root of Evil | Rome – Italian painter, illustrator and muralist MP5
Rio de Janeiro – by graffiti artist TARM
Lyon – French artist duo Ella & Pitr
Mother | Brussels – by Polish painter Sainer
Montreal – by Julien “Seth” Malland, better known as GlobePainter
Head in the Clouds | Estarreja, Portugal – by Australian prodigy Fintan Magee
On the old stone quarry of Villars-Fontaine, France, by artist Zest
Aalborg, Denmark – Italian creative Roberto Ciredz
Love Prisoners | Agueda, Portugal – by Italian artist Millo
