#publicart — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #publicart, aggregated by home.social.
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A downtown boutique hotel, fun local public art in an alley, a hearty down-home breakfast, and the Choctaw Cultural Center, all in Durant OK on the Jefferson Highway:
https://perceptivetravel.com/blog/2025/09/18/a-day-in-durant-ok/
#TravelTuesday #travel #RoadTrip #EatLocal #PublicArt #Oklahoma #ScenicByway #JeffersonHighway
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Found in my RSS Feeds: the The Eleventh of September. This site was first launched in 2006, went offline eventually, and was brought back online recently. “The Eleventh of September is a memorial by Tape Art. The artists created 490 drawings of life-sized figures using the temporary medium of tape. Each figure is dedicated to one person killed on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, […]
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Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
Clear Creek Courant: Bear-proof trash cans in Downtown Idaho Springs are alive with pictures of local history. “The trash cans in downtown Idaho Springs are barely recognizable, as such, following a city project to incorporate our history on an unlikely canvas…. The historical pictures depict the people, places, and landmarks from a century ago that are the basis of our heritage and how this […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/12/clear-creek-courant-bear-proof-trash-cans-in-downtown-idaho-springs-are-alive-with-pictures-of-local-history/ -
King Kong Balls #sculpture by #French artist Denis Defrancesco
2019-11-16 #Prague#PublicArt #Sculpture #ContemporaryArt #KingKong #Gorilla #gold #balls #popart #NeoPopart
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Playful Giants: Public Art by German Collective Inges Idee https://theinspirationgrid.com/playful-giants-public-art-by-german-collective-inges-idee/ #art #sculpture #installation #PublicArt #ArtInspiration #ArtInspo #inspiration #InspirationGrid
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When Retro Games Hit the Street (12 Photos)
The games have left the screen. A real drainpipe fires a Bullet Bill. Tetris takes over a wall. A giant Goomba steps into the real world. Across these 14 works, artists turn walls, pipes, utility boxes and even hay bales into scenes from familiar games. More: See 15 Retro-Game Characters in Real Life 🍄 “With My Goomba” — By French artist SCAF 🇫🇷 SCAF titled the work “With My Goomba”. He turns an abandoned interior into a full-size Mario encounter: the painted Goomba […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/08/07/when-street-artist-do-street-art-on-retro-games/
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Falling for It (10 Photos)
A flat wall is just a flat wall, until an artist decides to play a trick on your eyes. Suddenly, a solid brick corner turns into a massive tiger ready to pounce. A plain pavement opens up into a glowing pit. Across cities from Patras to Mons, creators are bending perspective and turning everyday architecture into giant optical illusions. You walk past what you think is a normal building, only to realize a T-Rex is crashing through the plaster. These aren't just paintings. They are […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/02/26/falling-for-it-clone/
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As well as being a Reiki Master my wife, (an Australian Aboriginal) are both artists, (so is our daughter). Anyway I'm sharing a road mural we did a little while ago for the Melbourne suburb, Point Cook.
#publicart #pointcook #RoadMural #FionaClarke #Fiona #aboriginalart#streetart #art #urbanart #mural #muralart #contemporaryart #murals #artist #artistforhire #artwork #painting #urbanwalls #artinstallation #community #artistsoninstagram #publicartwork #design #communityarts -
Did They Make It Beautiful? (8 Photos)
A floating boat, a cafe, and a card game. 8 murals that are better than reality? We are skipping the random splashes of color today. These artists have created detailed scenes that replace the grey concrete entirely. From Patrick Commecy’s famous architectural illusions in France to a candid moment of friendship in Spain, these 8 artworks are beautiful! More: Amazing Art (8 Photos) 🌉 1. “Au fil de Loire” by Patrick Commecy in Brives-Charensac, France This is not a view of the […]https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/23/did-they-make-it-beautiful/
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Fun With Statues (9)
Public statues are usually meant to be serious tributes to history, but these photos prove they are also the world’s best props for a quick laugh. From perfectly timed interactions to clever additions that change the entire meaning of a sculpture, these images capture the moment when ordinary people (and a few animals) decided to play along with the art. We’ve rounded up 9 of the funniest and most creative ways people have turned "do not touch" monuments into interactive comedy. More: […] -
Helping Hands (8 Photos)
Look down. Look up. Sometimes the city literally reaches out to grab you. We’re talking giant hands breaking through the concrete, wrapping around trees, or holding pure fire. Artists around the globe are obsessed with this shape. Why? Because hands don’t need words. They protect. They lift. They connect. These aren’t just quiet sculptures or flat paintings. These are massive urban takeovers that make you stop, stare, and feel something real. From tiny hidden stick figures to colossal […] -
Amazing Street Art (8 Photos)
Murals that reshape buildings, use real objects as part of the design, or bend perspective. From optical illusions to small street art, these artists show how walls can trick the eye. More: How Clever (8 Photos) 1. Anglerfish Trap — SKURK in Bergen, Norway The mural turns two lamps on a staircase wall into the glowing lures of a deep-sea anglerfish. It changes appearance from day to night when the lights switch on. More photos: Anglerfish Trap: Amazing Street Art By SKURK! 🔗 Follow […] -
Walls Full of Life (8 Photos)
From haunting Halloween portraits in Mexico to vibrant classical blends in Spain and poetic realism by the water, these murals bring walls to life around the world. This collection of 8 murals captures emotion, imagination, and craftsmanship — eight striking examples of street art that redefine public space. More: Made You Smile (9 Photos) 1. Halloween Glow — Lucek in Mexico Mural of a woman illuminated by the orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns and surrounded by silhouettes of bats and […] -
Falling for It (10 Photos)
A flat wall is just a flat wall, until an artist decides to play a trick on your eyes. Suddenly, a solid brick corner turns into a massive tiger ready to pounce. A plain pavement opens up into a glowing pit. Across cities from Patras to Mons, creators are bending perspective and turning everyday architecture into giant optical illusions. You walk past what you think is a normal building, only to realize a T-Rex is crashing through the plaster. These aren’t just paintings. They are […] -
Wildlife! (8 Photos)
From tigers and eagles to snakes and foxes, these murals bring the beauty of wildlife into the heart of the city. Each wall transforms into a living canvas where nature’s presence feels close — sometimes serene, sometimes fierce, always alive. More: Wild Walls (8 Photos) 1. Snake! — Rest4 in Hyères, France A striking transformation of a bare concrete wall into the lifelike image of a coiled snake. The mural’s texture mirrors the serpent’s scales, blending seamlessly into the […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/10/wildlife-on-walls-8-photos/
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Cats On Walls (9 Photos)
From Lisbon to New Zealand, artists have transformed city walls into tributes to our feline companions. These murals capture cats in every mood — curious, playful, sleeping, and monumental — blending realism, geometry, and surreal illusion. Explore 9 works that show how street artists around the world bring cats to life on concrete and brick. More: 45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats 1. Cats and Birds — Alegría del Prado in Carballo, Spain A mural of multiple cats […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/09/cats-on-walls-9-photos/
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How Beautiful! (8 Photos)
From France to the United States, Italy to Spain, this collection brings together murals that capture emotion, tradition, and nature. A fisherman surrounded by fish, an entire building covered in oversized flowers, portraits, cats, and wildlife — eight walls transformed into vibrant artworks. More: Nothing But Beauty (8 Photos) 1. By Curtis Hylton — Kingston Upon Thames, UK A mural blending flora and fauna, where an owl and a mouse merge with flowers and leaves, painted for the […] -
Creative Genius (8 Photos)
In this collection, street artists and sculptors transform walls, sidewalks, and discarded materials into works of imagination. From a playful chalk creature sweeping leaves to a powerful metal sculpture of Miles Davis, each piece captures the spirit of creative genius in public spaces. Featured are works from Athens, Almaty, Málaga, California, Vancouver, Kotor, and more. More: This Is How You Think Outside the Box! (8 Photos) 1. Chalk Art by David Zinn — Michigan, USA A small green […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/09/02/creative-genius-8-photos/
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Amazing (9 Photos)
From surreal portraits in Belgium to historical illusions in Canada, these murals capture stories of humanity, culture, and imagination. This collection includes Studio Giftig’s layered emotions in Eindhoven, Giuseppe De Martino Amed’s flowing figure in Quaglietta, JEKS ONE’s floral face in North Carolina, and Martin Ron’s towering underwater child in Argentina. More: Beautiful Street Art (12 Photos) 1. Echoes of Harmony — Studio Giftig in Eindhoven, Netherlands A mural depicting […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/21/amazing-street-art-2/
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Absolutely Fantastic (10 Photos)
From monumental root sculptures to vibrant murals and intricate land art, these eight artworks transform public spaces in unforgettable ways. Featuring creations by Daniel Popper, Klaus Klinger, Jon Foreman, Cristian Blanxer, The Highness, Flow Graffiti, Celeste Roberge, and Anna The Willow, this collection captures the truly fantastic side of contemporary street and sculpture art.https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/07/absolutely-fantastic/
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3D Art (8 Photos)
This collection showcases eight striking examples of 3D street art from around the world — from mind-bending floor illusions in Dublin to photorealistic murals that seem to burst from building walls. You’ll find playful chalk creatures scaling bricks, surreal wildlife emerging from unexpected surfaces, and entire cityscapes transformed into optical illusions. 1. A Long Climb Over Shortcomings — David Zinn in Willoughby, USA A chalk artwork of a small green creature climbing a painted […] -
Walls You Can Feel (9 Photos)
From the warmth of a fisherman’s quiet moment with his dog to the haunting scene of a seal trapped in plastic, these murals go far beyond decoration. Each wall holds emotion and precision. In this collection: a lifelike deer blending into a building in Japan, a clever balcony illusion, a nostalgic train station in France, and more striking murals from around the world. More: 12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings 1. Shika — Jack Lack in Osaka, Japan A striking […] -
Beautiful Murals (9 Photos)
From vibrant flowers blooming on brick walls to masterfully painted illusions and emotional portraits, this collection captures nine of the most beautiful murals from around the world. Featured locations include Cape Town, Calais, Lima, Chicago, Sardinia, and more—each mural blending artistic skill with architecture and environment in unique ways. More: 12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings 1. Bahati — Sonny Behan in Cape Town, South Africa A mural of a gorilla […] -
Summer Fun (9 Photos)
From vibrant walls in the Netherlands to cute creatures chalked onto sidewalks, these playful artworks scream summer! This collection brings together cheerful murals and incredible beach carvings. You will also find nature-sized sculptures and mind-bending surreal street art. We are traveling from Milan to Wyoming and beyond! More: Clever Spring Signs (10 Photos) 💦 1. Joyful Explosion — By Rosalie de Graaf in Zwolle, Netherlands 🇳🇱 A massive mural of four laughing children […] -
Amazing Murals (9 Photos)
From a giant feline glowing beneath an overpass in Russia to an elderly woman cracking walnuts in the Spanish Pyrenees, this mural collection takes us through stories painted on walls around the world. We visit rooftops in Scotland, alleyways in England, and entire facades turned into vibrant scenes of memory, imagination, and wonder. Here are 9 incredible murals, full of life, scale, and narrative. More: 9 Beautiful Street Art Tributes to Grandparents That Will Stay With You 1. El Rebost […]https://streetartutopia.com/2025/07/19/amazing-murals-9-photos/
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A little bit of Sunshine (12 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?https://streetartutopia.com/2025/09/29/i-give-you-a-flower-10-photos/
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Exciting Times (11 Photos)
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8 Optical Illusion Street Art Pieces That Play Tricks on Your Mind
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The Most Spectacular Murals You Ever Seen (10 Photos)
Which one is your favorite?https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/19/the-most-spectacular-murals-you-ever-seen/
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6 Captivating Murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo
Welcome to a collection of some truly amazing murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo. Their murals are more than just art on walls—they’re visual stories woven into the urban landscapes across cities like Aarhus, Huarte, Aracena, and more. Each piece reflects their unique ability to capture human emotion and interaction, seamlessly blending realism with abstract elements to create something extraordinary. From intimate portraits to urban scenes, Blanxer and Repo’s […]https://streetartutopia.com/2024/11/08/street-art-murals-by-cristian-blanxer-and-victor-garcia-repo/
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Sasha Korban’s Iconic Kurt Cobain Mural and 15 More Beautiful Street Art Pieces
Sasha Korban Ukrainian street artist, best known for his huge murals that have captured the attention of art enthusiasts around the world. Born in 1987 in Kirovskoye, a small town in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, Korban began his artistic journey by doing graffiti in his hometown during the early 2000s. Korban's artistry truly blossomed when he moved to Kyiv, where he started to develop his unique style by blending elements of realism, symbolism, and abstraction. Sasha Korban's work has […] -
Layered my analogue photograph, after scanning it, of a beautiful statue at #GorgeWaterwayPark - with a pastel background.
One of my fave local #PublicArt #statues is in Gorge Park. It's this #Indigenous #CoastSalish #woman resting on waters, with #ducks & #salmon.
Expand & flip phone sideways for better view 👌
#Wsanec #Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #SculptureArt #ArtInThePark #ArtLovers #LekwungenTerritory #NatureGuardian #NatureMatriarch #SeenAroundYYJ #DisabledPhotographer #YYJphotographers #WorldInMyEyes #MyPhotoArt #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia #MadeInYYJ #Sculptures #ArtLovers #PhotographicArt #AnaloguePhotograph
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#trompel'oeil or #illusion #painting!
Spotted on a wall, painted over an old bricked up window.
Love this so much.
#sepia #photooftheday #urbanart #publicart #catart #cat #mural #architecture
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The Fifty Fifty #ArtsCollective looks shut down but website says they're still active:
https://thefiftyfifty.net/Located on Douglas St, just before Bay St. In #VictoriaBC 🖌🎼🖍🎵🎨🎶🖼🎤
#SharedArtSpace #ArtistsCollective #YYJarts #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #CoopArtGallery #ArtsAndCulture #SupportTheArts #graffiti #UrbanArt #PublicArt #CommunityArts #Nonprofit #VolunteerRun