Street art is, by nature, controversial. To some, it’s vandalism and an eyesore. To others, it’s a great backdrop for their next Instagram shot. But to the artists themselves, it’s their way to broadcast the social and political currents running through a city.
Who was it that said that being a street artist isn’t a serious profession? These guys know how to turn an ordinary brick wall into a door leading to another dimension. That kind of work doesn’t go unnoticed and for good reason.
Here are 27 examples of truly outstanding street art from around the world that seemingly remove the border between the real world and the imaginary one.
Paris, France
Grenoble, France
Washington, USA
Bergen, Norway
San Pablo del Monte, Mexico
Esteli, Nicaragua
Anderlecht, Belgium
Los Angeles, USA
Spain
Switzerland
Lisbon, Portugal
Berlin, Germany
Bali
Montréal, Canada
St. Petersburg, Russia
California, USA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lucerne, Switzerland
Berlin, Germany
Assago, Italy
Los Angeles, USA
Portugal
Hsinchu, Taiwan
California, USA
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Hamburg, Germany
Venice, Italy
