How Clever (9 Photos)

Have you ever looked at a boring city wall and thought it needed a giant eyeball? Or maybe a toilet paper roll? These artists sure did! They use the world around them to create little moments of magic that make us stop and stare. Here are 9 clever ideas that prove the whole world is a canvas.

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A hyper-realistic mural of an eye painted on a wall by My Dog Sighs.

👁️ 1. The Eye — My Dog Sighs in Wynwood, Miami, Florida

This eye is watching you! It is so detailed that you can even see the city and the sky in the reflection. It looks like the wall finally decided to see what is going on in Miami. It is a very cool way to make a building feel alive. More!: Eyes That Speak (7 Murals)

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Robin Williams holding toilet paper toward The Thinker statue.

🧻 2. Playing with Statues — Robin Williams and The Thinker

Even famous statues need a little help sometimes. Robin Williams decided to give The Thinker some toilet paper. Maybe all that thinking made his stomach hurt! It is a classic joke with a classic statue. More!: Playing With Statues (9 Photos)


A small owl drawing next to a real red poppy on a wall.

🦉 3. Owl and Flower — CAL in Lyon, France

This little owl has a real red flower for a best friend. The artist used a crack in the wall to make a home for this tiny bird. Nature and art are working together here to make the street look beautiful. It is a small surprise for anyone walking by.

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Stencil art of a person peeling back a fence to reveal a forest.

🌳 4. Quarantine — HIJACK in Los Angeles, USA

What is behind that old wooden fence? A secret forest! This person is peeling back the city to find some green trees. It makes us want to see what is hiding behind every wall in the neighborhood. HIJACK always has great ideas for the street. More!: 42 Inspiring Street Art by HIJACK

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A large concrete coastal block painted as a Rubik's Cube.

🧩 5. Eroded Rubik’s Cube — Netherlands

Someone turned this giant concrete block into the world’s heaviest toy. It looks like it has been sitting by the ocean for a very long time. I wonder if anyone is strong enough to solve it! It is a great way to make a grey harbor look fun. More!: Eroded Rubik’s Cube


3D mural of a car inside a broken wall.

🚗 6. Hidden Car — Juandres Vera in Barcelona, Spain

Watch out! There is a car coming through the wall. Juandres Vera made it look like the building is falling apart to reveal a secret garage. The 3D effect is totally wild and makes you want to touch the wall to see if it is real. It is a masterpiece of illusion.

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Painted figure with anatomical details on a bridge column.

🦴 7. Anatomy and Spirit — Duek Glez in Mexico

This person is taking a rest under the bridge. You can see their bones and muscles right through their skin! They also have some very fancy blue feathers on their head. It is a very cool and colorful piece that makes the bridge look much more interesting.

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Modified no-entry sign showing stick figures at a bar.

🍸 8. Dinner Sign

This sign used to tell cars where to go. Now it shows three friends having a drink at a bar. The red background makes the perfect wall for a tiny party. It is amazing how one little change can turn a boring sign into a fun story.


A dog interacting with a stencil of a sad boy on a wall.

🐕 9. Comfort — Trevor Cole in Nanaimo, Canada

Carlos the dog found a new friend! He is trying to comfort the boy painted on the wall. It is a very sweet moment that shows how much dogs care about everyone, even if they are made of paint. This is definitely the heart-warming content we need today.


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