These 10 artworks have been among the most popular on Street Art Utopia in the past months — from 3D illusions in Germany to surreal sculptures in Chicago and playful interventions on signs and buildings. We’ve gathered them here in one collection and now it’s your turn: which one is your favorite?
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3D Horse — Neustadt, Germany
A realistic chalk painting by Nikolaj Arndt shows a horse rising from a pool of water, with perspective blending the artwork seamlessly into the pathway.
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UMI Sculpture — Chicago, USA
Daniel Popper’s monumental installation depicts a serene figure formed from wood-like structures, merging human form with organic roots and branches. More photos!: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
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Fishing Mural — Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
A mural by Louis Dupart shows a man and his dog fishing from a folding chair, painted high on a building wall with shadows adding depth.
Castle on a Van — Ireland
A temporary artwork drawn into dust on a van’s back doors transforms dirt into a detailed castle scene, complete with birds and a winding road. More!: Dirty Van Art (10 Photos)
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Tree Face — Bulgaria
Googly eyes attached to a tree highlight its natural growth, making it resemble a smiling face pressed against a metal fence. More!: Googly-Eyed Art (17 Photos)
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Have You Seen This Dog? — USA
A playful poster mimics a missing dog notice, but instead offers cheerful photos of a dog with tear-off tabs saying “Have a great day.”
Stacked House Mural — Düsseldorf, Germany
Klaus Klinger’s large mural covers a building with whimsical characters living in stacked, colorful houses, each window framing its own story.
Social Sign — Europe
A no-entry traffic sign has been reimagined with painted stick figures, turning the white stripe into a bar counter where people share drinks.
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Macaw Mural — Palenque, Mexico
Carlos Alberto GH painted a vivid 3D macaw in flight, extending its wings across the wall in bright red, blue, and yellow feathers. More photos!: By Carlos Alberto GH – In Chiapas, Mexico (6 photos)
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Unzipped Building — Milan, Italy
Alex Chinneck’s architectural intervention creates the illusion of a building unzipping at the corner, revealing fabric-like folds of its facade.
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