These 10 New Murals Are Stopping People in Their Tracks

From Melbourne to Mexico City, street art is reshaping urban spaces with realism and creative storytelling.

A fierce blue-and-orange tiger by Alex Sugar prowls across a wall in Melbourne, its piercing gaze full of intensity. In Glasgow, FROD’s hyperrealistic green Doberman lunges out from graffiti-styled lettering, capturing raw energy. Meanwhile, Luke Cornish’s grayscale astronaut in Canberra looks ready to step off the wall, reflecting the world in its visor.

These murals, along with others from Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, and beyond, showcase the power of public art. Here are some of the most striking murals I found this week!

More: 106 Of The Most Beloved Street Art Photos – Year 2024

1

Alex Sugar’s Mural in Melbourne, Australia

This fierce tiger mural by Alex Sugar dominates the street with its vivid colors and dynamic energy. The piece blends cool blue tones with fiery orange highlights, giving the tiger a luminous effect as if it’s caught between two worlds. The background subtly integrates additional feline figures, creating a layered composition that draws viewers in.

🔗 Follow Alex Sugar on Instagram

2.

Andre AMX’s Mural in Mexico City, Mexico

Andre AMX crafts a breathtaking portrait blending realism with symbolic elements. The subject, a young woman with floral headpieces and detailed tattoos, gazes at the viewer while holding a Polaroid of an illustrated scene. Vibrant blue butterflies flutter around her.

🔗 Follow Andre AMX on Instagram

3.

CREA’s Mural in Samarate, Italy (at Ki.Mo.En Photo Studio)

A breathtaking chiaroscuro effect brings this mural to life, portraying the glowing silhouette of a woman. The artist masterfully captures the golden light reflecting off her cascading hair, set against a pitch-black background. The interplay of shadow and illumination gives this piece a cinematic, almost ethereal feel.

🔗 Follow CREA on Instagram

4.

FROD’s Mural in Glasgow, UK (for Yardworks)

This electrifying green Doberman mural is both powerful and intimidating. The hyperrealistic rendering of the snarling dog contrasts against bold graffiti-style lettering, making it an eye-catching addition to Glasgow’s street art scene.

🔗 Follow FROD on Instagram

5.

Luke Cornish’s Mural in Canberra, Australia

Luke Cornish, also known as ELK, presents a hyperrealistic grayscale astronaut mural, complete with intricate details in the suit’s mechanics. The stark contrast of the black-and-white palette against the building’s smooth surface gives the artwork a photographic quality.

🔗 Follow Luke Cornish on Instagram

6.

Minoru’s Mural in Brasília, Brazil

Nature meets urban aesthetics in Minoru’s vibrant mural of a woman with floral elements blending into the surroundings. Her afro, painted in a way that integrates actual greenery from above the wall, gives an organic, immersive touch to the piece.

🔗 Follow Minoru on Instagram

7.

WEMS’s Mural in Axapusco, Mexico

WEMS delivers a stunning Día de los Muertos-inspired mural featuring a woman in intricate skull makeup adorned with rich, ornamental jewelry. Deep reds, blues, and gold elements create an intensely captivating composition.

🔗 Follow WEMS on Instagram

8.

WOSKerski’s Mural in Southend-on-Sea, UK (for Southend City Jam)

This serene and contemplative portrait by WOSKerski captures a moment of introspection. The woman, painted in soft, warm tones, is surrounded by a halo-like glow against a stark black background, giving it an almost saintly presence.

🔗 Follow WOSKerski on Instagram

9.

Xemayo’s Mural in Valencia, Spain (for ALLSTYLES 2 VS 2)

Xemayo’s mural radiates fierce energy, featuring a rebellious young woman gripping a spray can with graffiti stickers covering it. The realism in her expression, combined with graffiti elements, makes this piece a powerful tribute to urban street culture.

🔗 Follow Xemayo on Instagram

10.

HERA’s Mural for HKWALLS in Hong Kong

HERA’s dreamy and whimsical mural tells a story of imagination and hope. A young girl sits atop a stack of books as a massive white dove carrying an olive branch watches over her. The text reads, ‘If I was the hero of a story, I’d choose hope and love as travel buddies on my quest.

🔗 Follow HERA on Instagram

More: What Is Street Art?

Which one is your favorite?