As an artform, the mural is the oldest creative technique around. Dating back to 30,000BC in the late stone age. Egyptians made some pretty intense murals as recently as 3,150BC. They were as important then as they are now, depicting battle scenes, historical moments, religious beliefs or political/economical struggles. Of course they can also be pure expressions of creative ideas. You can find out more about the history of mulrals here: wikipedia
We decided to collate some of the best and biggest from around the world and will add more as we stumble on them!
Stavanger, Norway
by Ella and Pitr
Up until recently the worlds biggest mural (on a roof but still classified as a mural, don’t be anal!)
Rio, Barzil
by Eduardo Kobra
Probably the coolest part of the Olympics was this mural, now the worlds largest!
Damascus, Syria
Group of artists led by Moaffak Makhoul
World’s largest mural made of recycled materials. A fantastic work of art to help brighten a public space in a city drained by war.
Lugano, Switzerland
by Christian Rebecchi and Pablo Togni
Cape town, South Africa
by Faith47
Lisbon, Portugal
by Bordallo II
Using recycled materials to add a 3D feel.
Bologna, Italy
by Blu
Valparaiso, Chile
by INTI
Gdynia, Poland
by Etam Cru
Lisbon, Portugal
Pixel Pancho and Vhils collaboration
and still in Poland
by Natalia Rak
Ghent, Belgium
by ROA
Milan, Italy
by Millo
London, England
by Conor Harrington
Barcelona, Spain
by Xupet and Konair
Casarano, Italy
by Bosoletti
Calabria, Italy
by Art Is Trash
Lisbon, Portugal
Os Gemeos, BLU, Sam3, Ericailcane, Lucy Mclauchlan
Shanghai, China
by Seth Globepainter
Zagreb, Croatia
by Lonac
Irbid, Jordan
Books can take you everywhere by Ruben Sanchez
Madrid, Spain
by NemO’s
Goes, Netherland
by Super A
Eauze, France
by Vinie
Warsaw, Poland
by SEPE
Rabat, Morocco
by JAZ
Maracay, Venezuela
by Koz Dos
New York, USA
by BANKSY
Hope you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the next retrospective of mind bending murals from around the world.
