Giant #Giraffe #graffiti #mural at the #Briljantlaan, corner of the Diamantweg, in #Utrecht.

Work: Hungry Giraffe | "Hongerige Giraffe" in Dutch
Artist: Jan is de Man #JanIsDeMan
Year: 2023

Photos from January 2026
More (and better) pictures and some info on the artist's website: https://www.janisdeman.com/nl/hongerige-giraffe

#StreetArt

Cinema on the Streets: 17 Murals That Look Like Movie Stills

Ever walked down a street and felt like you were suddenly inside a Hollywood blockbuster? These 17 masterpieces turn ordinary walls into extraordinary cinematic scenes. From towering monsters peeking around corners to intimate, emotional portraits that feel like frozen film frames, street art is evolving into a form of public storytelling. We’ve collected 17 incredible artworks that blur the line between reality and the silver screen, proving that the world truly is a stage. More: 14 […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/11/cinema-on-the-streets-17-murals-that-look-like-movie-stills/

When Nature Become Art (10 Photos)

When the urban landscape breathes and the elements become the brush, street art transforms into something living. While most see a cracked wall or a wild bush, these artists see a canvas waiting to bloom. In this collection, we explore moments where the boundary between human creativity and the natural world completely vanishes. From giants grazing on apartment blocks to delicate stone spirits waiting for the tide, these 10 photos prove that the best canvas isn't always a flat wall—it’s […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/07/when-nature-become-art-10-photos/

Art With True Creativity (10 Photos)

Creativity isn't just about knowing how to paint or sculpt; it’s about seeing the world differently than everyone else. While most of us see a blank wall, a rusty gear, or a utility box, these artists see a story waiting to be told. True creativity is that "lightbulb moment" where a crack in the pavement becomes a miniature world or a building's architecture becomes a musical instrument. We’ve collected 10 photos that showcase that exact spark: the kind of art that makes you stop, look […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/05/art-with-true-creativity-10-photos/

This Will Make You Smile (10 Photos)

Get ready to grin! From hidden forest faces to 3D animals, these playful creations show how artists turn the everyday world into something magical. Enjoy this cheerful mix of murals and sculptures that bring small moments of joy to your day. More: Made You Smile (15 Photos) 🌲 1. Smiley Forest — Oregon, USA A clever forester planted larch trees among Douglas firs to hide a giant smile in the woods. Since larches turn golden in the autumn while the other trees stay green, the happy face […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2026/01/27/this-will-make-you-smile/

Imagination Leads To Creation (8 Photos)

From surreal illusions on city streets to giant murals blending fantasy with everyday life, these works of street art stretch the boundaries of imagination. Featured here are a mix of hyper-detailed portraits, playful shadows, and large-scale murals that transform buildings into dreamlike scenes across the world. More: Clever Art! (10 Photos) 1. Ancient Pool Illusion — Joe & Max in Gloucester, UK A 3D anamorphic street painting showing a giant hole in the pavement, revealing steps and […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/02/imagination-leads-to-creation-8-photos/

Made You Smile (9 Photos)

From playful chalk creatures peeking out of cracks to giant murals filled with warmth and humor, these 9 artworks bring a smile in unexpected places. You’ll find works from city walls in Spain and France, rural landscapes in Australia, and delicate creations made from natural materials. Together, they show how public art and creativity can brighten any corner of the world. More: Funny Signs! (19 Photos) 1. Where Big Breakthroughs Are Required — By David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA A […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/27/made-you-smile/

3D Art (8 Photos)

This collection showcases eight striking examples of 3D street art from around the world — from mind-bending floor illusions in Dublin to photorealistic murals that seem to burst from building walls. You’ll find playful chalk creatures scaling bricks, surreal wildlife emerging from unexpected surfaces, and entire cityscapes transformed into optical illusions.

1. A Long Climb Over Shortcomings — David Zinn in Willoughby, USA

A chalk artwork of a small green creature climbing a painted […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/08/13/3d-art-8-photos/

Unreal Moments (9 Photos)

9 Unexpected illusions. Playful distortions. Familiar scenes reimagined. In this collection, artists from across the globe bend reality with paint, sculpture, and wit—placing a giraffe in a city block, turning bollards into Pac-Man, and handing Darth Vader a fishing pole. Scroll through eight moments that feel too unreal to be true, yet are all hiding in plain sight. More: 12 Times I Found Street Art Cleverly Using Its Surroundings 1. Giraffe Eating the Plants — Jan Is De Man in […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/10/18/unreal-moments/

Urban Art Hacks (10 Photos)

Which one is your favorite?

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/07/02/urban-art-hacks-10-photos/