Funny Street Art (10 Photos)

This collection brings together playful ideas found in public spaces: a makeshift “Hollywood” hill, a tree with googly eyes, a reworked deer sign pulling Santa’s sleigh, an invisible man’s flip-flops, a squirrel drawn into the steps, a sign that refuses to be read, a snowman mailbox, painted shadow flowers, and a Simpsons character placed beneath blooming branches.

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1. Hollywood Hill

A pile of dirt is turned into a miniature “Hollywood” hillside using simple white letters arranged along the slope.

2. Tree Face — By Vanyu Krastev in Bulgaria

A tree pressing against a railing gains two googly eyes, giving the natural shape a face-like expression. More here!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)

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3. Santa Sign Addition — Belgium

A standard deer-warning sign is altered with an attached cutout showing Santa in his sleigh being pulled forward.

4. Invisible Man

A pair of flip-flops placed on a small table sits next to a sign claiming an “invisible naked man,” turning the empty spot into a street gag.

5. Squirrel on the Steps — David Zinn in the USA

A chalk illustration of a lounging squirrel is drawn to match the angle of the wooden steps, blending into the scene. More: This Is Amazing Art By David Zinn! (11 Photos)

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6. Private Sign

A hand-painted sign states “PRIVATE SIGN – DO NOT READ,” creating a contradiction that invites attention.

7. Snowman Mailbox

A mailbox is built into the head of a snowman sculpture, with the open mail slot forming a wide mouth. More!: Snow is fun! (35 photos)

8. Shadow Flowers — Damon Belanger in Redwood City, USA

Painted shadows beneath bike racks form stylized flowers, making functional street fixtures appear more playful. More!: Funny Fake Shadows! (20 Photos)

📂 Artwork File · Sourced factsLazy DaisiesDamon Belanger · 2016 · Downtown Redwood CityPainted fake shadowsBike racks become daisiesStencils on concrete1The city’s public art manager borrowed the idea from painted parking-meter shadows she had seen on Long Beach sidewalks.SFGate2The downtown business district paid $10,000 for the whole shadow series, the City’s own blog says.City of Redwood City (Redwood City Voice)201618 AprPictured on the artist’s map201618 MayPhoto taken: Belanger beside it201630 MayPalo Alto Online photo2020FYRCIA touch-ups done2021FY20 pieces touched up2023FYRepaint announced202516 AprTV segmentRead the full file →

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9. Cartoon Under Blossoms — Oakoak in France

A small mural of Sideshow Bob is placed directly under hanging purple flowers, making the blooms resemble his hair. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)

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9. Parking Crocodile — Tom Bob in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A wooden parking barrier painted to resemble a green crocodile, with cartoon eyes, teeth, and drawn legs extending onto the pavement. The artwork uses the original shape of the object and adds simple details to turn it into a playful street character. More!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob

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