There are many forms of street art out there, but those that create optical illusions or that can only be viewed from a certain angle or distance seem to inspire the most delight and surprise. Steps are one of the most daring canvases for street artists, perfect for abstract decorations as well as for realistic portraits that are only visible from afar.
Here’s a beautiful collection of painted steps from around the world. Many of these stair art pieces were the result of community efforts. This post is all about street artists and regular people who have decorated something that most of us probably wouldn’t think of decorating – public outdoor steps.
El gigante dormido†Barcelona. Photo by TMB Flickr
Seoul, South Korea (Photo by Kevin Lowry)
AMAZING project by JR (site | wikipedia)
Stairs of Peace in Syria. Artist Unknown.
Street art in Valparaiso, Chile.
Piano Staircase by Strictlydih-zahyners in Beirut, Lebanon
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps Project Moraga Street between 15th and 16th Aves., San Francisco.
Barr Crutcher Staircase, San Francisco, California. By Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher.
By Dihzahyners in Beirut, Lebanon. Photos by Nadim Kamel.
In Morlaix, France. Artist Unknown.
Frida Kahlo in Montée Neyret, Lyon. By Don Mateo
Flower steps in Ewha, Korea. Artist Unknown
Kingsbridge Staircases in the Bronx. Photo by Kassaundra
By German street art duo Zebrating
Fifth Street Stairs†Photo by Richie Diesterheft
By Stuart haygarth
Stair Art in Heidelberg. Photo by Trudi Lehnhardt
Origami Street Art in Angers (France) by Mademoiselle Maurice
Stairs to the musical theater in Seoul, South Korea.
In Valparaiso, Chile. Photo by Jean-Baptiste Yunès
Paris subway. Street art by ZAG
Dalì. Photo by rleigh
Dancing mosaics. Artist unknown
