From surreal murals reaching for the moon to playful chalk illusions tucked between rocks, these nine works transform ordinary streets and walls into scenes of wonder. You’ll find dreamlike portraits in Peru, clever perspective tricks in France and South Africa, and bold characters in glowing glasses. Here’s a tour through nine pieces of urban magic.

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1. Fragile Balance — KATO in Estepona, Spain

A mural of a young woman climbing a ladder to reach the moon. More!: Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)

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2. Balcony Illusion — Oakoak in France

A clever paste-up of two women leaning from a balcony, placed seamlessly into the frame of a real window. More!: Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)

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3. Mountains and Mirrors — Falko Fantastic in Cape Town, South Africa

A mural painted on a ruined wall integrates with the surrounding landscape. The open rectangle frames the horizon, while the painted face aligns with the real scenery, creating a mirrored illusion between wall and world.

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4. Resting Dog — Hebs Art in London, UK

A photorealistic mural of a dog painted onto an alleyway wall. The animal appears to be lying across both the wall and utility boxes, making the surface disappear into the artwork. More!: 6 Walls Where Hebs Art Left Something You Can Still Feel

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5. Nadine and the Surprisingly Effective Joke — David Zinn in the USA

A chalk drawing on a sidewalk where a small character interacts with a crack in the pavement. The surrounding stone becomes part of the joke, turning a simple detail of the street into a lively scene. More!: Happy Art by David Zinn (10 Photos)

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6. Balcony with Cat — WD (Wild Drawing) at Tinos island, Greece

A mural on a concrete structure depicts a woman in purple sitting with her cat, gazing out toward the sea. The painted balcony opens the small building to its surroundings, fusing real horizon and painted view. More!: Beautiful 3D Art by WD! (8 Photos)

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7. Childhood Dreams — Andy J. Céspedes Fernández in Moyobamba, Peru

A colorful mural of a young girl resting among flowers, surrounded by birds and kites. The detailed portrait stretches across the wall, mixing realism with fantasy elements.

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8. Playful Characters in Glasses — Bill Knospi in Germany

Two murals of cartoon characters wearing oversized neon glasses. The bold outlines and glowing colors make the figures appear animated against the gray walls, blending pop culture with playful street presence. More by Bill Knospi!: Those Glasses Pop! (10 Photos)

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