Your brain is about to play tricks on you. These 8 artworks prove that sometimes, a flat wall is just a suggestion.
We’ve all walked past a boring brick building, but these creative geniuses see something entirely different. Using the magic of anamorphic perspective, they’ve turned gray concrete into giant creatures, cozy kittens, and mind-bending architectural illusions. Prepare to do a double-take at these 8 incredible 3D masterpieces.
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1. It’s All About Perspective by Shozy
Is the building popping out, or are you just standing in the right spot? Shozy is a master of creating depth where there is none, turning a flat apartment facade into a geometric puzzle that seems to float in mid-air.
See how he did it and from different angles!: Stunning Optical Illusion Mural by Shozy Changes the Way You See Street Art
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2. The Hoverfly by Odeith
Odeith is world-renowned for making art that “levitates.” This giant insect looks like it’s about to buzz right past the artist, thanks to his incredible use of shadows and corner-depth techniques. More: 3D Art By Odeith (20 Photos)
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3. Sleeping Kitten by WA in Lima, Peru
Tucked away in a corner of Lima, this sleeping kitten makes a cold concrete pillar look like the softest place in the world for a nap. This anamorphic piece by WA is a perfect example of how 3D art can bring a sense of warmth to an industrial space.
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4. Riding the Snake by SCAF in Lorraine, France
SCAF is known for his interactive 3D pieces that look like a scene from a blockbuster movie. Here, he appears to be hitching a ride on a massive purple snake that has “broken through” the wall of an abandoned building.
More!: 26 Amazing 3D Paintings by SCAF!
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5. The Giant Teapot by Yip Yew Chong in Singapore
Located at the wet market on Temple Street, this mural by Yip Yew Chong brings local culture to life in three dimensions. The tea seems to pour directly out of the building, creating a nostalgic and whimsical scene in the heart of Chinatown.
About and more photos!: Look out for this uncle pouring tea from the third storey (15 Photos)
6. The Goldfish Escape by Sweo & Nikita in France
Sweo and Nikita have turned this building in Abbeville into a giant aquarium. The vibrant gold of the fish against the red brick, combined with the floating cubes, makes the entire structure look like it’s shifting in space.
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7. The Giant Cat by CHEONE in Nerviano, Italy
CHEONE specializes in massive scale and unbelievable depth. This curious gray cat looks like it has just discovered a butterfly on the roof of a house, turning a standard residential building into a scene of pure wonder. More: Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE! (24 Photos)
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8. The Crosswalk Painter by Cosimo Cheone Caiffa
In Milan, artist Cosimo Cheone Caiffa has literally “extended” the sidewalk. This mural features a giant painter rolling out the white stripes of the crosswalk, creating a fun interaction between the street and the wall.
More!: 23 Amazing 3D Murals by CHEONE!
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9. 3D Horse by Nikolaj Arndt in Neustadt, Germany
Nikolaj Arndt is a master of floor illusions. This horse looks like it’s stepping right out of a pool in the middle of a park, inviting passersby to reach out and touch the “water.”
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10. The 3D Tiger by Sweo & Nikita in El Berrón, Spain
A massive tiger peeking out from a building in Spain. The way the paws and leaves “break” the frame of the windows creates a powerful illusion of a jungle predator in the city.
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11. Interactive 3D Library in Dublin, Ireland
Artists Joe and Max turned a Dublin street into a portal to a magical library. The forced perspective allows people to “stand” on a stack of giant books over a deep void. More: Amazing 3D Art By Joe and Max (8 Photos)
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12. The Giant Book by Wild Drawing (WD) in Grenoble, France
A building transformed into a towering open book. WD uses the architecture to create a portal into a story, reminding everyone that reading can take you anywhere. More: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)
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13. Lace Butterfly by Sweo & Nikita in Caudry, France
Created for Caudry Street Art 2025, this butterfly features intricate lace patterns on its wings, paying tribute to the town’s heritage while appearing to fly right off the wall.
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14. The 3D Fisherman by Fabian Bane Florin in Chur, Switzerland
This fisherman appears to be sitting right on the edge of the building, casting his line into the real world. A stunning example of breaking the fourth wall from the Street Art Festival Chur. More: Amazing Murals by 3D Master Fabian Bane (7 Photos)
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15. Sal a jugar by Nego in Santa Marta de Tormes, Spain
A giant child “playing” with a real-sized car on the street. Nego uses the building’s facade to create a playful interaction between the artwork and the urban environment.
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