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From witty illusions on city walls to playful transformations of pipes and sidewalks, here are 10 clever street art works from around the world. Featured are murals in France, Sweden, Belgium, and more — each piece turning its surroundings into something surprising and memorable.

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1. Closed Forever — By Oakoak in Gent, Belgium

A Simpsons-inspired mural showing Moe’s Tavern with a sad Barney Gumble leaning on the bar, paired with the text “Closed Forever.” Painted on a brick wall with simple bottles and stools to complete the scene. More!: Wrong but Right: Art By Oakoak (9 Photos)

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2. The Photographer — By Blesea in Normandy, France

A large mural of a young girl holding a camera, painted across a World War II bunker on the beach. Her wide eyes and the detailed lens turn the structure into a striking scene.

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3. Cat on the Roof — By Sagie in Kristianstad, Sweden

A grey tabby cat painted to look as if it is climbing down from a rooftop. The fur texture and shading make the mural appear almost lifelike.

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4. Painting the Crosswalk — By Cheone in Italy

A mural of a man with a paint roller seamlessly integrated with a real crosswalk. The painted figure appears to be creating the street lines in real time. More!: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!

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5. In Which Nadine Amuses a Dragon — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA

A small chalk drawing on a sidewalk showing a playful green dragon laughing on its back while a tiny mouse looks on. Blended with fallen leaves to complete the autumn scene. More!: Beautiful Autumn By David Zinn! (9 Photos)

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6. Kissing Pipes — By Tom Bob in New York, USA

Two outdoor pipes transformed into colorful cartoon characters leaning in for a kiss. Painted in bright blue and yellow with playful polka dots and hearts above them. More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)

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7. Black Fox — By students of the Art Academy of Latvia and organization Dzivnieku Bedriba in Riga, Latvia

A large three-dimensional fox mounted on a white brick wall. The work combines sculpture and street art, giving the fox a lifelike stance. More photos and video!: Black Fox – In Riga, Latvia

8. Sleeping Beauty — By Made in Graffiti in Picardie, France

A hillside mural showing a person asleep under a blanket, blending into the grassy landscape. Viewed from a distance, the field transforms into a giant bed.

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9. Eurasian Blue Tit — By JanIsDeMan in Zeeland, Netherlands

A large blue tit painted on a brick building, shown perched against the wall with a berry in its beak. The bird’s colors stand out against the rural landscape behind the structure. More!: 8 Happy 3D Artworks by Jan Is De Man That Will Make You Smile

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10. Les Rêveurs de Demain — By Eskat in Limay, France

A mural showing a globe surrounded by flowers, a boy and an older man sitting on a leaf, and a sleeping wolf beside a resting child. The scene combines nature, imagination, and village life in one composition.

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Which of these clever works is your favorite?