Amazing 3D Art By Joe and Max (8 Photos)
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From illusionary underground temples to icy cliffs and books bursting with stories, this new collection of 3D street art by Joe and Max blends realism with wonder. Featured in cities like Dublin, Gloucester, and beyond, each piece invites the viewer to step into another dimension—literally. Highlights include a yeti crashing out of a frame, a dramatic refugee boat illusion by the river, and a deep plunge into a cosmic wormhole.
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Tower of Stories
A vertical library opens below the street, with stacks of books supporting readers, dreamers, and fictional characters in flight. A fantasy scene set deep underground.
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Basement Underworld
A cracked urban wall reveals a shadowy basement scene, complete with wooden stairs, tools, old bricks, and worn-out walls—creating the illusion of depth and forgotten stories.
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ZeroSpace Vortex
A glowing vortex swirls into a tunnel labeled “ZeroSpace,” surrounded by floating pizza slices and oddities. The illusion of depth makes it feel like a portal to another realm.
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Hippo Breakout
A hippo appears to smash through a white wall, surrounded by cracks as if it had just broken loose. Its mouth is wide open in a roar, adding to the illusion of motion and chaos.
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Framed by a Yeti
A towering yeti appears to crash out of a gilded picture frame, its giant foot stepping into the real world while icicles dangle from the painting’s edge. A playful illusion that invites interaction.
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The Frozen Divide
A winter landscape transformed into an arctic chasm. Painted directly onto snow, this piece simulates a massive icy crevasse, with blue glacial cliffs and a red SUV parked on the edge.
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Boat in Rough Waters
A refugee boat breaks through painted waves on the pavement. The scene is rendered with vivid motion and real human figures for an emotional visual impact.
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Roman Bath Illusion
This illusion peels back the pavement to reveal a hidden Roman-style bath with blue mosaic tiles, tall marble columns, and steps descending into the imagined pool.
Whether on snow, cobblestone, or concrete, Joe and Max continuously reshape our perception of public space. Their 3D illusions invite participation, spark curiosity, and transform ordinary streets into extraordinary stories.
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I love these 3D motive on 2D surface!
But I am very curious how they appear in other angles…