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  "textContent": "## From a goldfish swimming out of a building to a house unzipped like fabric, these works look so surreal they could pass for AI renders. But here’s the twist: **all of them are real**. Created by artists around the world, these murals and sculptures blur the line between digital illusion and physical reality.\n\nMore: **Sculptures That Blend With Nature (10 Photos)**\n\n* * *\n\n### 1. 3D Goldfish Mural — Sweo & Nikita in Calais, France\n\nA goldfish appears to swim out of a block-patterned building, blending realistic painting with architectural depth. The turquoise cubes and flowing white ribbon amplify the illusion. More photos!: **5 Photos of Gold Fish mural by Sebastien Sweo and Nikita in Calais, France**\n\n🔗 Follow **Sebastien Sweo** and **Nikita** on Instagram\n\n* * *\n\n### 2. Butterfly Effect — CYFI in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA\n\nOversized butterflies in vivid colors seem to hover off the wall, their painted shadows making the illusion stronger against the plain brick surface.\n\n🔗 Follow **CYFI on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 3. Drops of Life — Kato in Ronda, Spain\n\nA child waters a pot of pink flowers with a stream of painted water that looks startlingly real, merging innocence with meticulous technique. More!: **Cute Art By KATO (7 Photos)**\n\n🔗 Follow **Kato on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 4. Falcon Mural — Alegria del Prado in Rabat, Morocco\n\nA falcon decorated with ornate patterns and floral elements stretches across the side of a building, its details blending natural and cultural motifs. More photos!: **4 Photos of Falcon – Mural by Alegria del Prado in Rabat, Morocco**\n\n🔗 Follow **Alegria del Prado on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 5. Elephant Sculpture — Villu Jaanisoo in Finland\n\nAn elephant assembled entirely from used car tires stands in public space, turning industrial waste into a striking animal form. More photos!: **Looking tyred – Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo**\n\n**Here on Google maps**!\n\n🔗 Follow **Villu Jaanisoo on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 6. Lynx Cat Sculpture — Bordalo II in Lisbon, Portugal\n\nA towering lynx cat made from colorful discarded plastic pieces, showcasing the scale and impact of environmental art. More photos!: **Statue Of Biggest Cat In The World? – By BORDALO II in Lisboa,Portugal (6 photos)**\n\n🔗 Follow **Bordalo II on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 7. 3D Mural — Peeta in Mannheim, Germany\n\nA house facade transformed into interwoven ribbons of blue and white, the geometric curves creating the effect of a warped structure. More photos!: **6 Photos Of 3D Mural by Peeta in Mannheim, Germany**\n\n🔗 Follow **Peeta on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### 8. Unzipped Building — Alex Chinneck in Milan, Italy\n\nThis architectural illusion by British artist Alex Chinneck makes it appear as if the corner of a building is being unzipped like a piece of clothing. The peeled façade curls outward, revealing windows and the interior beneath. It’s a play on permanence and perception.\n\nFollow **Alex Chinneck on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\nMore: **Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)**\n\n* * *\n\n## Which one is your favorite?",
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