Urban art installations take graffiti to the next level. They offer a more three-dimensional work for passerbys that can give a fuller experience. These installations come in the form of clever sculptures, crafty add-ons and/or manipulations. They can either stand out or blend in with its urban environment.
It is important to note that they are not always illegal or frowned upon. They can also be commissioned by the city and/or used in creative advertising campaigns.
Whatever their purpose, urban art installations are a great way for any level of expertise artist to express themselves to a large audience. They often make a rebellious statement or commentary on its surroundings with creative use of what is available. The pieces themselves may be temporary, but the statement they make is eternal.
50 Urban Art Installations
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Marvelously Monstrous Street Art
Filthy Luker Brings Eccentricity to Everyday Scenes
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Compassionate Alien Street Art
David Zinn Sluggo Chalk Art is Adorably Altruistic
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Eyeballed Urban Fixtures
Eyebombing is the New Photo Fad in Town
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Priceless Pedestrian Reactions
Mark Jenkins Records Odd Art Shocking the Public
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Girly Graffiti Installations
Mademoiselle Maurice Rainbow is Beautifully Bold Street Art
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Surreal Skyscraper Illusions
The Skrapan 3D Street Art Easily Conquers Your Fear of Heights
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Guerrilla Head-Butting
Live Interactive Art in the Streets by Mark Jenkins
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Tape Art
Tape Ducks, Giraffes and People by Mark Jenkins
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Mathematical Tape Art
'Sum Times' by Tape Aakash Nihalani is an Awesome Example of NYC Art
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Life-Size Board Games
The Street Artist Bored 'Monopoly' Plays on the Streets of Chicago
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Dead Christmas Tree Art
London Artist D*Face Breathes New Life into Discarded Trees
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Personified Street Art
Trees With Eyes by FilthyLuker
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Personality Filled Facades
These Living Walls by Nikita Nomerz Give Life to Decaying Structures
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Surreal Street Installations
André Muniz Gonzaga Creates Increadible Artworks in Bizarre Plac
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Mark Jenkins
Storker Project
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Threaded Neon Installations
These Janet Echelman String Sculptures are Captivating
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Blooming Street Art
10 'Signs of Spring' by Mark Jenkins
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Meter Pops
Parking Meter Art by Mark Jenkins
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Artistic Appliance Campaigns
The ComEd MetamorFridges Project is Eye-Catching
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Floating Fence Graffiti
Cuprocking by Andy Uprock
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Sluggish Street Art
Inner City Snail
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Butterfly-Bombed Street Art
Tasha Lewis Butterfly Installations Swarm Indianapolis
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Giant Dutch Street Art
Henk Hoftra's Art Eggcident
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Mutant Fauna Growth
Mutant Weeds and Pharmacy Herbs by Luzinterruptus Emphasize Light Polution
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Bubbly Phone Booths
The ich bin KONG Balloon Booth Street Art is Bright and Whimsical
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Peach Sculpture
PR Disguised as Public Art
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Rainbow Street Art Installations
The Horst Glasker ‘Scala’ Installation is Beautiful
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Gold Guerrilla Street Art
The Midas Project in Barcelona
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Prismatic Parasol Installations
Patricia Almeida Photographs Colorful Umbrellas Adorning Streets
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Fake Bodies as Street Art
Mark Jenkins Embed Series
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Interactive Street Architecture
Iceberg Artwork Brings Lights and Music to Street Art in Montreal
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Skeletal Urban Art
Skullface Street Art Will Keep You on Your Toes
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Vertical Lake-Like Structures
Urban Art Projects & Ned Kahn Build a Kinetic Wall
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Manually Marked Missed Connections
'I Wish I Said Hello' Flags Locations of Brief Interactions
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Water Graffiti
Vindict Wine Campaign
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Experimental Relaxing Bus Stops
The Fra.Biancoshock Anti-Stress Station is Therapeutic Street Art
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Musical Tree Installations
Drums Between the Bells by Tiffany Singh is Interactive and Melodic
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Muddy Miniature Cities
Street Artist EVOL Creates a Tiny Town in a Grassy Field
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Quirky Inner-City Installations
The Charles Long 'Pet Sounds' Series Livens up Madison Square Park
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Public Art in Shanghai
Fungus Chairs by Ma Yansong
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Giant Public Jewelry Art
Inges Idee's Shiny Installation
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Literal 3D Graffiti
The Latest Work by Jimmy Cochran Pops Out at You
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Bird-Centric Art Galleries
Street Art for Pigeons by Combo is Made for Feathery Friends
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Pixelated Street Art Sculptures
Disney Advertises Upcoming Movie with 8-bit Lane Street Art
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Social Media Art Installations
Mario Klingemann Like This Facebook Button Sheds Light on Liking
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Aquatic Expressionist Street Art
These BOO-COUP-FISH are a Far Cry From the Water
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Towering Urban Street Sculptures
Joe Carnevale Transforms Everyday Items into Amazing Art Work
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Stationary Traveling Exhibits
Torke's 'Traveling Without Moving' Installation for Pop Up Lisbon
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Urban Bird Abodes
Urban Nests Brings Life to Cold Construction Equipment
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Industrial-Inspired Homes
Glassbrick Apartment by Studio Karhard Alters a Flat with Nightclub DNA
Playful Pop Installations
Takashi Murakami’s Louis Vuitton Octopus Fills the Grand Palais
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Temporary Public Art Installations
Cj Hendry Held Flower Market 2.0 at the Rockefeller Center
Textured Cast Installations
The SCAD Installation Transforms the University Booth at Design Miami
Monument-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
PichiAvo Builds the 'Per Ofrenar' Installation
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Tile-Clad Exhibition Structures
VitrA x Snøhetta Installation Showcases Recycled Ceramic Materials
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Renewed Urban Rooftops
The Heineken Seoul Rooftop Turns Unused Rooftops into Community Spaces
Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions
Coventry Debuts the 'This is Me, This is Us' Exhibition
Typographic Play Structures
Icon Climbers Create Playgrounds Where Alphabet Meets Jungle Gym
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Wall Art Umbrella Stands
The Justin Case Umbrella Stand Transforms a Utility Piece into Artwork
Graffiti Clog Collaboration
The Slawn Crocs Classic Clog Injects Urban Art onto Crocs’ Model
Wrapped Bridge Installations
JR Transforms the Pont Neuf with the La Caverne Du Pont Neuf Artwork
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
Multifunctional City Lighting Infrastructure
[ui!] Urban Lighting Innovations Improves City Lights
Multidisciplinary Art Shows
These Thoughts May Disappear Shows Jack White’s First Public Art Show
Art Exhibition Installations
Louis Vuitton Has Opened a Jean-Michel Othoniel Exhibition in Beijing
Immersive Garden-Inspired Exhibitions
c+d Studio Presents the Stunning 'Garden for the Eyes'
Honest Sustainability-Focused Installations
Temple (The Last Cheeseburger) is Thought-Provoking
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Urban Assembly Forums
The RAM Assembles Shanghai by All(zone) Explores Impromptu Urban Life
Inflatable Maze Installations
Sabine Marcelis Maze Creates a Shaded Structure at Coachella
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs
Secret Walls and POSCA® Emphasize Creativity
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Glitch Art Creators
Glitch Image Generator Creates Digital Glitch Effects Directly in the Browser
Protest Sand Architecture
The Bland Castles Installation Turns Beach into Critique of Urban Design
Artist Apartment Conversions
Alan Prekop Studio Alters a Disused Office into a Space for Artists
Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
3d-Printed Rubble Furniture
Inorganic Growth by Bentu Design Transforms Demolished Urban Villages
Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations
LUMINO in Montreal Presents 35 Works in the Winter
Outdoor-Focused Residential Developments
Concrete Amsterdam Finishes the Fishtown Urby Project
Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
NEON Designed the 4.3-Metre-High 'The Fountain' in the UK
Modular Block Installations
smarin Debuts the Gioco Installation at the Triennale Museum
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Interactive Mountain Oracles
Whispering Mountains Invites Visitors to Speak with Glowing AI Forms
Traffic Light-Inspired Benches
Muddycap's Traffic Light Bench Mimics a Street Signals
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Airport Terminal Galleries
The NOMAD Abu Dhabi Converts a Terminal into an Gallery Space
Apartment Design Installations
Italian Radical Design Group Stages NYCxDesign Townhouse Takeover
Gallery Experiences Projects
Lumens Unveils an Experience Designer Residency in San Francisco
Mask-Made Art Installations
Tidal Stories by Design PY Turns Medical Waste Into Public Seating
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Immersive Climate Installations
Remembering the Future at MIT Museum Explores Environmental Paths
Compact Public Art Kiosks
The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition Kiosks Appear as Small Structures
Architectural Threshold Installations
The Some Kind of Practice Installation Reimagines Courtyards
Streetwear Mecha Statues
BAPE and Bandai Namco Gundam Installs Four Custom Statues in Shanghai
Community-Focused High-Rise Buildings
The Journal Square Urby Was Designed by Concrete Amsterdam
Earthwork Courtyard Installations
Origo Transforms Soil, Clay, & Spices into a Walkable Sculpture
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Recycled Seating Installations
This Show of Atlanta Airport Chairs Made from Campus Waste
Anime-Themed Sculptural Chairs
Ghost in the Shell O Series by Kwangho Lee Displays in Tokyo
Art Filled Residences
The Art House by Spaces Architects Ka Fuse Bespoke Interiors with Sculptures
Flag Obscured Sculptures
Banksy Waterloo Place Statue Shows Suited Figure Blinded by a Flag
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
Studio Proba Introduces Unbounded Sanctuary in Grand Joy City Mall
Inflatable Art Trails
BlowUp Jubilee Brings 24 Large-Scale Inflatable Artworks to the Hague
Cultural Exhibition Updates
Exhibit Columbus Removes Installation of Semi‑nude Architect Statues
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Sculptural Public Art
Clock House No. 2 Installation Glows and Chimes Every 15 Minutes in Shenzhen
Organic Urban Playgrounds
The Boulder Park Brings 3D-Printed Boulder Design into Community Play
Artistic Museum Simulators
Two Point Museum Added Emotion-Driven Art Curation Gameplay
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Sculptural Surveillance Concepts
Swift Creatives' Sculptural Surveillance Blends as Garden Devices
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Mirrored Sculpture Installations
Sabine Marcelis Unveils an Obelisk at Apple Park for Iphone Drop
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Urban Soundscape Installations
Moment Installation Alters London Bridge Rush-Hour into Light
Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
AI Art Galleries
Infini.Gallery Turns Images Into AI Art In A Shared Infinite Gallery
Ultra-Colorful Kinetic Installations
NEON Debuts the Playful & Eye-Catching Chorus Ventus
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Multisensorial Metropolitan Installations
Edge NYC Shares Interactive, City-Inspired Experiences
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Digital Craft-Inspired Public Spaces
FUTUREFORMS Merges Architecture and Technology
Sculptural Bar Interiors
Bar Far is an Immersive Installation and Exhibit in Rome
Reflective Sculpture Exhibitions
Anish Kapoor Presents Mirror Works Installation Across NYC
Community Voices Installation
Unheard Voices Pavilion Spotlights Labor of London’s Night Workers
Urban Roofscape Projects
Groundscaper's Central Yards Transforms Rooftop Lanes into a Development
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Digital Expo Exhibitions
After Utopia by Marco Brambilla is Large Scale Video Installation
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Kinetic Public Sculptures
There, Now, Here is a Wind-Powered Installation with a Built-In See-Saw
Mirrored Flower Installations
Reflecting Diverseness Visualises Dutch Population Diversity in Art
Athens-Inspired Large-Scale Murals
PichiAvo Unveil the 'An Offering to Athens' Mural
Modular Speaker Sculptures
The GRID Modular Sound System Positions Audio Hardware as Modern Art
Real-Time Urban Data Collection
4traffic set gmbH Installs Data-Collecting Devices in Urban Sites
Architecture-Focused Design Exhibits
Blouin Orzes Architectes Participate in Time Space Existence
Solar Light Installations
Main Light Generates Off-Grid Illumination with Organic Solar Panels
Solar Energy Sculptures
Michael Jantzen’s 16-Arm Moving Sculpture Uses Solar Power and Gravity
Political Silk Installations
Ai Weiwei About Silk with Rubelli Presents Symbolic Textile Works
Reconfigurable Gathering Spaces
In the Assembly of Lovers Debuts as a Modular Installation
Calmness-Promotting Cafe Installations
Loftie Introduces Calm Café for the Venice Art Biennale
Stackable Clay Sculptures
The Torre Vases are Pottery in the Form of Personal Architecture
thoughtful riverbank installations
LIN architecture explores Ritual, Memory, River, and Time
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Art Exploration Platforms
Arts – Every Time Art Lets You Explore Unique Artworks and Artifacts
Circular Light Installations
The Shen Sculpture by Mert Ege Köse Frames with an Aluminum Ring
Interactive Lobby Installations
Con-Vivere Transforms MAXXI's Lobby into a Social Environment
Floating Canopy Sculptures
Marc Fornes Unveils the Piloti Canopy as an Architectural Marvel
Reflective Public Sculptures
Flowers and Butterflies are Dancing Changes Appearance Every Hour
Stunningly Intricate Light Installations
Bocci Presented 'Shapes of Light' in Vancouver, Canada
Large-Scale Ceramic Installations
Studio RAP Outfits a Luxury Hotel in Dubai with Blue Voyage
Urban Orchid Installations
The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle fills NYBG
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Sculptural Art Dining Sets
Art-Ware Turns into Sculptural Objects That Never Need Cabinet Storage
Museum Street Art Exhibits
London Museum Preserves Banksy’s Piranha Tank as Permanent Display
Textile Art Installations
The Olga De Amaral Retrospective Blends Fiber Art, Identity, and Scale
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Elevated Leisure Habitats
The Elevated Leisure Habitat Makes Climbing Between Rooms an Attraction
Public Playground Installations
Welcome Little Stranger is a Sculptural Playground Built in Genk
Living Mycelium Installations
The Flight into Shadow Installation is Aesthetically Pleasing
Blooming Clustered Art Forms
The Structural Botany Installation Honors Organic Repetition and Form
Performance-Driven Public Installations
NÓS Architects Develop the Fourth Wall Installation
Artists’ Hotel Installations
Lionel Jadot’s Jam Hotel Ghent Atelier Transforms Guest Rooms
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Bold Neon Fountain Installations
The Fountain by Neon is a Lime-Green Gathering Point in London
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Modular Urban Planters
The Planter 300 Brings Plants, Seating, and More into One Modular System
Mural Design Assistants
Art By Squares Simplifies Mural Painting With Grids And Camera Overlay
Global Art Exhibitions
Keith Haring: a World in Motion Traces the Artist’s International Work
Future-Facing Sculptural Installations
The Heungkong Group Reveals 'Eye of the Future'
Lobby Timber Sculptures
Hotel Park Ave Features a Stacked Timber Artwork by Jan Hendzel Studio
Suspended Lighting Installations
En Temps Et Lieu Studio Designs a Stunning Installation
Urban Text Installations
SPREAD installs Peace Love Joy Letterforms Across Central Beirut Streets
Regionally Inspired Public Murals
Patrick Vale Unveils the 'This is My Philly' Mural
Concrete Arts School Buildings
Visual Arts Building by Studio BLUR Forms Sculptural Volumes
Immersive Eye Exhibitions
Wide Eye by Older Studio explores perception at Milano Design City
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis