Street art has a way of hijacking your attention. One minute it’s just a blank wall, the next it’s a full-blown story, whether it be political, playful, surreal, or poetic, all painted at a scale you can’t ignore. And because it lives out in the open, it isn’t curated like a gallery show; it’s shaped by weather, neighborhood energy, local culture, and the sheer nerve it takes to paint something big in public.
In this list, the murals and street pieces come from a wide mix of artists working around the world, shared by the @streetart Instagram page. These truly are some of the most outstanding works from different cities, styles, and creators in one scrolling feed.
Now scroll through the images and vote for your favorites.
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Location: the Netherlands
This is a Banksy on a sea wall in Cromer UK. It has faded to nothing now.
Location: Switzerland
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
There are a couple in this list by James Bullough. In the reply to this comment, I'm posting a picture of one of his paintings next to Big Lick Brewing in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. Used to see it all the time...
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Yes! I came looking for Richmond. Definietly a town that loves its murals!
This one is SO good. I need it painted on a canvas and sent to my house.
