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

