From a glowing anglerfish that feeds on urban structure in Norway to a child’s fading figure painted into stone steps in Beijing — these works don’t just decorate walls. They reveal truths, tell stories, and pull you into their world. This collection spans powerful visual narratives across Bergen, Plzeň, London, and more — each one crafted to leave a mark beyond the surface.
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1. Anglerfish Trap — SKURK in Bergen, Norway
A black-and-white mural of a deep-sea anglerfish interacts with the building’s actual stairway and lights. The fish appears to lure its prey with a functioning lamp on its forehead, turning the staircase into a dramatic, architectural jaw. More photos!: Anglerfish Trap: Amazing Street Art By SKURK!
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2. Dreamscape — Chemis in Plzeň, Czech Republic
A child sleeps wrapped in a peeling blanket that appears to rip the surface of the wall itself. Holding a teddy bear with “LOVE PLZEN” stitched on it, the mural blends emotional storytelling with clever illusion. More photos and about the mural here!
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3. Fading Memories — Iman in Ufa, Russia
A multicolored cubist portrait of an older man, painted across a five-story wall, features houses, birds, and symbolic objects embedded in his head — visual metaphors for memory, loss, and the passage of time. About the mural and more photos here!
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4. Fat Tourist and Rickshaw — Banksy in Bristol, UK
From Banksy’s Bristol Museum exhibition, this mural shows two large tourists joyfully taking a selfie in a rickshaw pulled by a child. Stark color contrast underlines the exploitative message.
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5. “Legend about Giants” — Natalia Rak in Białystok, Poland
A massive mural of a girl in traditional dress pouring water from a tin can directly onto a real tree below. The interaction between mural and environment makes it feel like the wall is alive. More!: 10 Breathtaking Murals by Natalia Rak That Turn City Walls Into Dreams
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6. The Invisibility of Poverty — Kevin Lee & Bin Liu in Beijing, China
A photo-art collaboration using camouflage body painting. A boy in tattered clothes sits on steps, painted to blend perfectly into the stone — a literal portrayal of social invisibility. See the rest here!: The Invisibility of Poverty
7. When We Go — Louis Masai in London, UK
Painted in Shoreditch, this piece features bees next to the warning: “When we go, we’re taking you all with us.” The bold message is a direct statement on environmental collapse. More!: Bee Warning (8 Photos)
8. Knowledge Speaks – Wisdom Listens — WD in Athens, Greece
A powerful transformation of an abandoned building in Athens. WD (Wild Drawing) painted a owl, using the corner of the structure to split the eyes, turning a forgotten ruin into a wise guardian of the street. The title nods to the contrast between speaking and listening — between knowledge and wisdom. More by WD!: 3D Street Art by WD (7 Murals)
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