How Clever (9 Photos)

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9 examples of clever street art and urban interventions from around the world. Simple ideas placed in the right spot — using walls, signs, and public objects as part of the artwork.

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1. The Eye — My Dog Sighs in Wynwood, Miami, Florida

A large mural of an eye painted on a beige wall. The detailed iris reflects the surrounding area and sky, giving the piece depth and realism. More!: Eyes That Speak: A Stunning Collection of My Dog Sighs Most Powerful Street Artworks (7 Murals)

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2. Playing with Statues — Robin Williams and The Thinker, San Francisco, USA

A photograph showing Robin Williams holding a roll of toilet paper toward Auguste Rodin’s statue “The Thinker.” The moment combines humor with classical sculpture. More!: Playing With Statues (9 Photos)

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3. Owl and Flower — CAL in Lyon, France

A small drawing of an owl on a cracked wall. A real red poppy grows from the ground beside it, completing the scene naturally.

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4. Quarantine — HIJACK in Los Angeles, USA

A stencil artwork of a person pulling up a corner of a wooden fence to reveal trees and greenery behind it. More!: 42 Inspiring Street Art by HIJACK

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5. Eroded Rubik’s Cube — At Scheveningen Harbour, Netherlands

One of the large coastal concrete blocks painted as a Rubik’s Cube. The colors are slightly faded, making it appear as if it has been part of the breakwater for years. More!: Eroded Rubik’s Cube in the Netherlands

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6. Hidden Car — Juandres Vera in Barcelona, Spain

A 3D mural showing a rusted car inside a collapsed wall. Behind the broken surface, the artist painted tropical plants and buildings to extend the illusion of space.

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7. Anatomy and Spirit — Duek Glez in San Luis Potosí, Mexico

A painted figure crouches on a column under a bridge. The body is shown with anatomical details and two blue feathers on the head. The work was created for the Festival Internacional “Meeting of Styles México” 2025.

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8. Dinner Sign

A modified no-entry sign turned into a bar scene with three stick figures, one sitting on a stool with a drink. The red background and white stripe form the table.

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9. Comfort — By Trevor Cole in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Photo by Erika Lopez of her dog Carlos.

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