Street Art Utopia

34 Murals That Turn Walls Into Wonders: Seth’s Street Art Will Blow Your Mind

May 8, 2025
By Vidar

Take a journey into the colorful world of Seth Globepainter, a French street artist who turns boring walls into amazing, dreamlike art.

Born as Julien Malland in Paris, Seth started painting graffiti in the 1990s in the city’s 20th district. Over time, he grew into a famous mural artist, using bright colors and powerful emotions to create art that speaks to people all over the world.

In this post, you’ll see 32 of Seth’s most magical murals. These artworks show how he can turn everyday buildings into unforgettable pieces of art.

Seth Globepainter stands amidst rubble in front of a partially crumbled wall featuring his mural of a fallen terracotta warrior. The mural merges seamlessly with the raw, textured surface of the wall, blending historical themes with urban decay. Seth, dressed casually in paint-splattered clothes, looks at his creation, which contrasts with the surrounding debris and plants growing through the wreckage.

A Creative Voyage:

Seth’s life as an artist changed in 2003 when he started a world tour. He worked with artists from different cultures and learned new ways to paint in cities around the globe. This experience led to his book “Globe Painter” (2007) and the documentary series “Les Nouveaux Explorateurs,” which was shown on Canal+. Over five years, Seth visited 15 unique places, expanding his artistic style and creativity.

During these travels, Seth developed his signature style, often focusing on themes of childhood and imagination.

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A vibrant mural by Seth Globepainter titled "Enter the Vortex," located on rue Jeanne d’Arc in Paris 13, France, created in collaboration with Galerie Itinerrance. The artwork features a boy seen from behind, staring into a hypnotic rainbow spiral that spans across a multi-story building, blending bold colors with the structure’s geometry. The piece transforms the urban environment, drawing attention to both the artwork and its surrounding space.

Enter the vortex – rue Jeanne d’Arc, Paris 13 with Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, France

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A young girl in a red checkered dress stands on a hopscotch grid, hesitating as she looks at a mural by Seth Globepainter. The mural, titled "Viviane Hesitates," located in La Butte aux Cailles, Paris, France, depicts a child with a backpack, mid-leap, blending seamlessly with the wall. The scene combines playful innocence with urban artistry, inviting viewers to step into the imagination of childhood.

Viviane hesitate, La Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.

A World of Wonder:

Seth Globepainter’s art shows how street art can change the way we see the world. His murals bring out feelings and tell amazing stories. If you want to see more of Seth’s work, check out his official website! Feeling inspired? Share your street art photos and stories in our Facebook group “Your Street Art Utopia” and join the fun conversation!

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A clever piece of street art by Seth Globepainter in Shanghai, China, titled "Periscopes." The mural features a crouching child peering through a periscope made of real industrial pipes on the wall. The pipes are covered in shiny metallic insulation, seamlessly integrating with the painted periscope, creating a playful illusion. The artwork combines Seth's whimsical style with the urban setting, turning a mundane wall into an imaginative scene.

Periscopes – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.

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A charming mural by Seth Globepainter titled "Cat Walk," located in Shanghai, China. The artwork features a child resting their head on a windowsill, painted on the corner of a narrow alley. Below the window, a black cat mural reaches up toward the child's dangling braid, adding a playful touch. A real white cat walks near the base, blending the mural with the surroundings. The scene combines whimsy and urban decay, turning the tight alleyway into a storybook-like setting.

Cat Walk – Street Art by Seth in Shanghai, China.

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A mural by Seth Globepainter in Paris, France, responding to Putin's war on Ukraine. The artwork depicts a young girl wearing a purple dress and a floral crown, holding the Ukrainian flag as it billows in the wind. The girl’s skates are made of miniature tanks, creating a striking contrast between innocence and conflict. Positioned on Rue Buot, the mural highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the power of unity in challenging times.

Seth on Putins War on Ukraine in Paris, France.

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“Keep in touch” Popasna, Donbass Ukraine.

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“Telefòn” Little Haïti, Miami.

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“O marinheiro ”, Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.

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In Paris, France.

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“Little Thor” in Neuf-Brisach, France.

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The gardeners – At Nicklaus children’s hospital in Miami, USA

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3 masks – Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.

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“Jack in the box” in Aalborg, Denmark

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In a lane near Yu garden, Shanghai, China.

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Collaboration with Korean painter Heo Dal Yong in Hae Dong, Damyang, South Korea.

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In Paris, France.

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Camsize and friend, Ravine-Sèche, Haïti.

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In Paris, France.

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In Paris, France.

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In Paris, France

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“The wire” in Fontaine, France.

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Lala can fly too, – Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.

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Jaho on his doorstep, Butte aux cailles, Paris, France.

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With Saner Edgar in Coyoacàn, Ciudad Mexico.

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In Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Little Putu meets her new friend, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia.

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Wendy at the window – Jersey City, USA.

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Dirty Hands – With the kids of Passo da Pátria, Natal, Brasil.

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Escada – Collaboration with DERLON in Obrigado Irmão. São Paulo, Brazil.

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“The ladder ”, tribute to the artist Bilal Berreni, known by the pseudonym Zoo Project died in July 2013 at the age of 23. His name is given to a place in the district of Saint-Blaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the same place where he grew up and where this mural is painted.

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“Hang on” for Street Art Fest Grenoble Alpes in Grenoble, France.

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