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  "description": "Which one is your favorite?",
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    "Follow Luisfer Guarín on Instagram",
    "Follow Mandi Caskey on Instagram",
    "Follow Omar Alonso on Instagram",
    "Follow Otom on Instagram",
    "Follow Dragon76 on Instagram",
    "Follow David Jamioy on Instagram",
    "Follow Alex Martinez on Instagram",
    "Follow Carlos Adeva on Instagram",
    "Follow Drako Rdgz Gaviño on Instagram",
    "Follow Floyd Mendoza on Instagram",
    "Follow HIERO on Instagram",
    "Follow Emic on Instagram",
    "Follow EdEr SliM on Instagram",
    "10 Murals That Hit You Right in the Heart (And You’ll Never Forget Them)"
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  "textContent": "## In this latest selection, towering monarchs, doubled portraits, and neon creatures share walls with floral explosions and photorealistic faces. From a monumental tribute to **King Alfonso IX** in **Zamora** to surreal double vision in **Valle de Chalco** and glowing alligators in **Houston** sunsets, each piece brings its own atmosphere. You’ll find delicate veils, sad clowns, and joyful pets brought to life across **Spain** , **Mexico** , **Brazil** , and beyond. This edition of New Street Art captures cultural echoes, emotional tones, and vivid imagination across a variety of global streets and galleries.\n\n### Last year!: **106 Of The Most Beloved Street Art Photos – Year 2024**\n\n* * *\n\n### Neon Jungle Vision by Luisfer Guarín in Peru\n\nA woman reaches through the wall in this electric-toned mural by **Colombian** artist **Luisfer Guarín** , painted in **Peru**. Her face is rendered in glowing hues of cyan, violet, and red, with neon lighting effects on her extended hand. A jaguar presses against her shoulder, its spotted fur meticulously detailed in yellow and blue. The piece blends surrealism, nature, and dreamlike color palettes.\n\n🔗 **Follow Luisfer Guarín on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Lover Scorned by Mandi Caskey in Tempe, Arizona\n\nA glowing-eyed woman stares out intensely in this mural by **Mandi Caskey** , painted for **Reggae Rise Up Arizona**. She holds a burning orange lotus, and her expression combines heartbreak and resolve. Her skin is bathed in cool and warm gradients, while her choker and necklace add delicate contrast to the fiery composition.\n\n🔗 **Follow Mandi Caskey on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Sleeping Man by Omar Alonso in Barranquilla, Colombia\n\nA lifelike mural by **Omar Alonso** depicts a man sleeping curled on a concrete bench, surrounded by real painting tools. His gray hair and aged face are rendered with meticulous photorealism. The artwork blends seamlessly into its surroundings, creating an illusion of depth and making passersby do a double-take.\n\n🔗 **Follow Omar Alonso on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Ghost Portrait by Otom in Nice, France\n\nPainted on a rough concrete wall, this monochrome mural by **Otom** captures the solemn expression of an elderly man with deep-set eyes and a weathered face. The muted tones and soft lines give the portrait a ghostly presence, fitting for its location in **Nice** as part of the **Mind Art initiative**.\n\n🔗 **Follow Otom on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Futuristic Warrior by Dragon76 in Tempe, Arizona\n\n**Dragon76** brings cyberpunk vibes to this striking mural from **Reggae Rise Up Arizona**. A Native American figure is fused with futuristic gear, bold patterns, and a mechanical eagle. Vivid orange, blue, and teal tones pop against a yellow backdrop, mixing ancestral themes with sci-fi elements.\n\n🔗 **Follow Dragon76 on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Cultural Tribute by David Jamioy in Sibundoy, Colombia\n\n**David Jamioy** pays homage to indigenous tradition with this warm-toned mural in **Sibundoy**. A man plays a flute as a hummingbird hovers in front of it, painted with botanical motifs and ochre hues. The mural celebrates native identity and natural harmony as part of **the Minga project**.\n\n🔗 **Follow David Jamioy on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Power Gaze by Alex Martinez in Athens, Greece\n\nPainted on a utility box, this compact work by **Alex Martinez** captures a piercing stare from a woman with her fingers framing one eye. Her blue eyes contrast against her yellow blouse and multicolored lighting. Despite the small canvas, the artwork delivers strong visual impact.\n\n🔗 **Follow Alex Martinez on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Alfonso IX de León by Carlos Adeva in Zamora, Spain\n\nPainted directly onto a historic wall in **Zamora** , this mural by **Carlos Adeva** features **King Alfonso IX** of **León** holding a scepter and a lion-emblazoned shield. Rendered in sepia tones with sculptural precision, the work resembles a medieval engraving brought to life. The inscription at the bottom provides a historical anchor for the powerful image.\n\n🔗 **Follow Carlos Adeva on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Double Vision by Drako Rdgz Gaviño in Valle de Chalco, Mexico\n\nThis surreal portrait by **Drako Rdgz Gaviño** merges two faces into one—both wearing a teal bucket hat, sharing earrings, and overlapping red lips. The visual doubling creates a dreamlike tension, with realistic shading and stylized facial structure adding depth to the composition.\n\n🔗 **Follow Drako Rdgz Gaviño on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Alligator at Dusk by Floyd Mendoza in Houston, Texas\n\nThis vivid mural by **Floyd Mendoza** shows a massive alligator rising against a vibrant sunset. Its scaled skin is painted in shades of cobalt blue and deep gray, with the sky glowing in fiery reds, oranges, and purples. The dynamic lighting gives the creature an almost mythic presence.\n\n🔗 **Follow Floyd Mendoza on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Sad Clown by HIERO in Madrid, Spain\n\nLocated inside **95 ART GALLERY** , this piece by **HIERO** features a melancholy clown with glossy textures and a soft palette of greens, purples, and whites. The oversized hat with a balloon-like flower and downturned eyes give it a bittersweet expression, amplified by the gallery’s lighting.\n\n🔗 **Follow HIERO on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Veiled Girl by Floyd Mendoza in Houston, Texas\n\nThis photorealistic portrait by **Floyd Mendoza** shows a young girl with light skin wrapped in a translucent white veil. Intricate shadows from a patterned screen fall across her face, creating a layered interplay of light and texture. Her piercing eyes and soft lips are rendered with striking realism.\n\n🔗 **Follow Floyd Mendoza on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Floating Florals by Emic in Hong Kong\n\nCreated for **HKwalls** , this floral mural by **Emic** transforms a city wall into a bloom-filled dream. Various types of flowers—including lilies, roses, and orchids—float weightlessly on a cosmic purple background, with pink petals from real bougainvillea seamlessly blending with the painted flowers.\n\n🔗 **Follow Emic on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### Colorful Dogs by EdEr SliM in São Carlos, SP, Brazil\n\nTwo large, vibrantly painted dog portraits by **EdEr SliM** dominate this cheerful mural. Rendered in neon pinks, blues, and yellows with swirling brushstrokes, the mural captures the playful spirit of pets. Two real dogs sit in front of the wall, enhancing the joyful energy.\n\n🔗 **Follow EdEr SliM on Instagram**\n\n* * *\n\n### This week’s collection reflects a dynamic range of styles—from neon fantasy and photorealistic illusion to cultural symbolism and futuristic mashups. As street artists continue to redefine the walls and spaces around us, each mural becomes part of a shared, global canvas—rooted in both place and imagination.\n\n* * *\n\n### More: **10 Murals That Hit You Right in the Heart (And You’ll Never Forget Them)**\n\n* * *\n\n## Which one is your favorite?",
  "title": "14 Striking New Murals You Need to See This Week (April 2025)",
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