Love Your Wild Neighbor (8 Photos)

From Pittsburgh to Melbourne, from Poland to Sweden, these murals and installations celebrate the bond between people, animals, and the environments we share. This collection brings together striking photorealism, symbolic storytelling, and playful public art. Among the highlights: a powerful portrait of a man with birds in Glasgow, a larger-than-life tiger in France, and a canopy of birdcages in Sydney. Together, they remind us of the wild neighbors living alongside us.

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1. White Tiger — Dave Baranes — Nogent-sur-Marne, France

A large-scale mural of a white tiger resting on a ledge, painted in front of a colorful graffiti-style background. The photorealistic detail contrasts with the abstract backdrop, creating a vivid urban jungle scene. More!: How Dave Baranes Graffiti Captures Animals on the Brink of Extinction

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2. The Squirrel and the Robin — Curtis Hylton — Oskarshamn, Sweden

A mural showing a red squirrel surrounded by autumn leaves and large flowers, with a robin nestled in its tail. The blending of flora and fauna highlights natural connections and seasonal change.

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3. Man with Birds — SMUG — Glasgow, Scotland

A photorealistic portrait of a man wearing a red beanie, holding a robin in his hand while another bird hovers nearby. The muted tones and lifelike details create a sense of intimacy and stillness. More!: 24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

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4. Love Your Wild Neighbor — Jeremy Raymer — Pittsburgh, USA

A mural of a raccoon framed by flowers and butterflies with the text “Love Your Wild Neighbor.” The artwork encourages respect for urban wildlife and coexistence with nature.

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5. Bison of Mirosławiec — Cukin — Mirosławiec, Poland

A mural depicting a bison whose fur blends with forest scenes, featuring deer, lynx, and birds. The composition ties together local wildlife with a sense of ecological harmony. More!: Mural by Cukin Koszalin in Miroslawiec, Poland

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6. Bees and Coneflower — Matt Willey — Durham, USA

A mural of two bees approaching a purple coneflower, painted directly onto a brick wall. The work emphasizes pollinators’ vital role within ecosystems. More about it!: The mission to paint 50,000 honey bees (the number in a healthy hive) on murals around the world

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7. Forgotten Songs — Michael Thomas Hill — Sydney, Australia

An installation of suspended birdcages in an alleyway, with recordings of native bird songs that once filled the area. These are not empty cages these are free animals. More photos here!

8. Helmeted Honeyeater — Jimmy Dvate — Melbourne, Australia

A mural of a yellow-and-black bird perched among native flowers. The artwork celebrates one of Australia’s endangered species, painted with striking realism on a brick wall.

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