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From a sleeping Homer camouflaged by ivy in Spain to cartoonish mischief on a Chicago wall, these public artworks bring humor, clever illusions, and playful interaction to our streets. This collection features everything from optical tricks to character cameos and sculptural surprises — stretching across Portugal, France, Estonia, South Africa, and beyond.
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Snake Stairs — SFHIR in Guarda, Portugal
A massive snake painted seamlessly along a concrete stairwell appears to slither up the urban slope. The mural uses the zigzag shape of the stairs to construct the snake’s rising body. More!: Turning Walls into Stories! 6 Murals by SFHIR
Wile E. Coyote Trap — E.LEE in Chicago, USA
A Looney Tunes-style trap set by Wile E. Coyote wraps around a street corner, complete with red arrows and a cannon awaiting a hungry bird. The whole setup mimics a cartoon sequence using clever wall painting.
Estonian Opera Hands — In Tallinn, Estonia
Parking gate arms outside the Estonian National Opera are humorously transformed into oversized sculpted hands holding the barrier poles like batons, resembling conductors in motion.
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Homer’s Nap — DavidL in Barcelona, Spain
Partially obscured by ivy, this surreal version of Homer Simpson lies drunk and asleep against a wall with a can of Duff beer. The character’s exaggerated features stretch across both wall and ground. More!: 15 Surreal Graffiti Artworks By DavidL
Obelix Smashes a Lane — Oakoak in France
Painted directly onto a crosswalk, Obelix from Asterix delivers a knockout blow that visually warps one of the lane lines, breaking up the white bars in an explosive moment. More!: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)
