Belgrade-born street artist Artez is turning walls into stories with his amazing murals. Blending realistic human figures with imaginative elements, his work grabs attention and makes people stop and look. What started as graffiti has grown into large-scale public art that transforms mundane city streets into something extraordinary.
Artez’s art can be seen around the world—from Serbia to Spain, Italy to India. His murals often show people in motion, doing everyday things, but with a twist. With bold colors and creative details, Artez proves that street art isn’t just decoration—it’s a way to bring imagination to life in public spaces.
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#1 "Trust Mural"
Tbilisi, Georgia,
2020
"For quite some time, I was hoping to get an opportunity to paint two walls that will be visually connected, telling a story about trust. The core idea for this concept was inspired by the famous story of William Tell and his son. Instead of an apple, the figure on my mural had a pear on her head, and instead of William Tell with a bow, there is an empty wall in the background of the photo.
As an artist who creates interventions in public space, I am always confronted with surfaces that can be seen as a pixel of a larger picture. Unlike painting on canvas, I often have to think about the ambient and atmosphere of the place in which I paint, and very often these inputs affect my art quite a lot.
What I really like about this intervention is that, besides creating a story that can exist on its own, I have also created an element that might affect the intervention on the neighbouring wall, thus making this mural a part of 'site-specific elements' that could be used for inspiration in the future."
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4points
#2 "Composition With A Human Body And A Metal Chair"
Bourgoin-Jallieu, France, 2023
"Lately, I have been fascinated with the idea of using the human body as a building element that is not necessarily the most important thing in the composition. Making other elements equally or even more important gives me the opportunity to tell a different story or at least to see my artworks in a different way.
On this mural, the chair that keeps the whole composition together as a stable yet fragile element was crucial - I am really satisfied with how it supports the figure without taking too much attention from it. Also, I am really happy with the direction in which all of this is going!"
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#3 "Growth"
Tbilisi, Georgia, 2022
"On this wall, I have decided to play with repetition and scale in order to create a narrative about growth. Taking care of things together is important as it will strengthen the bonds with people who are close to us. Trust the seeds you are planting and you will grow inside out!"
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3points
#5 "Sand Stories"
Cairo, Egypt, 2018
"This mural was inspired by the very common scene that can be seen around touristic places in Egypt. During my stay and especially during the time I was painting this mural, I have learnt a lot about the country's rich history and tradition, and realized that Egypt is so much more than just Pharaonic times and camels.
The subject I have chosen to paint on this wall became an ideal platform for conversation and helped me to open the door of an amazing new world. Behind each mural, there is a story, and sometimes these stories trigger a change in the way we think and influence our lives more than we could have ever imagined. I have a feeling that this will be one of 'these' stories!"
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2points
#10 "Riding Her Horse"
Almaty, Kazahstan, 2018
"Every now and then, I face a project that challenges my mental and physical strength, my stubbornness, and my will to get the job done.
There are many factors that might create an uncomfortable working atmosphere, those that we cannot control (like rain, snow, high or low temperatures, health issues, etc.) and those that are caused by human factors as a result of limited experience or funds, bad communication, or lack of planning. Unfortunately, respect towards the artist and his time often comes into question.
Long story short, I have accepted the challenge and managed to paint this 600m2 mural in just 7 days. During the project, I felt manipulated, disappointed, tired, and angry, but not for a moment did I think about giving up. I guess that my stubbornness won, and now that I look back, I am really happy about it!
During my travels, I came across many different cases of people living in fear that their families will abandon them if they don't do as they are told. In my world, men and women are equal in their freedom. They have equal right to choose the direction of their lives and equal right to do whatever makes them happy. He will ride her bicycle proudly, without fear of being judged, and she will choose a man she wants to spend her life with. He will be a 'housewife' if he wants, and she will pursue her career and become the 'man' who provides for his tribe. Their life will belong to them, and their families will be there to support, not to exploit.
Learning about tradition and values that are important to our teachers can only do us good, but freedom of choice should never be taken from us. If I choose to follow the tradition that I am proud of, I might as well do it while riding a lady's bike, just because I want to!"
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#11 "Preparing For Pugnaloni"
Acquapendente, Italy, 2019
" This mural is inspired by the large mosaics of flowers and leaves (2.6m wide and 3.6m in height), called 'Pugnaloni', that are made in honor of the Madonna del Fiore, which is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of May. This ancient tradition dates back to 1166. and the time when people of Acquapendente rebelled against tyranny.
Nowadays, more than eight centuries later, hundreds of people divided into teams gather every year in order to keep the tradition alive and compete in creating the most beautiful 'Pugnaloni'!
Muse: Chiara Carrarini."
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#13 "Silencio"
Ordes, Spain, 2019
"Often, when feelings and body language talk, we find words to be superfluous as the conversation continues not with another person but with one's own self.
Imaginary dialogues are over-exaggerated, not based on facts, and in a way, absurd. Predicting what other person thinks, imagining their actions, creating scenarios in your head, talking to them without ever saying a word, listening to your own thoughts coming from their mouth, and stealing their freedom of speech and thought, all done in silence that is anything but silent. Next time you catch yourself doing it, get yourself a hand puppet and express yourself - it will do you good and hopefully steal a smile or two from the person you should be talking to!"
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#15 "Precious Things"
Minsk, Belarus, 2019
"I have been asked to paint a mural based on tradition and technology, two things that I rarely use as a source of inspiration for my artwork. There is always a challenge when it comes to incorporating 'alien' elements in the composition without disturbing the style and recognisable atmosphere of my work. One of the ways to achieve this is to focus on the story instead of focusing on the elements themselves.
For this mural, I’ve decided to build the story around something that is quite common in urban environments - the phenomenon of carrying a backpack in front, on your chest, instead of carrying it on the back. Usually, people do this in order to reduce the chance of becoming a target of pickpockets. This small change in the way people carry their bags became the cornerstone around which the story was built, as all the elements that were part of the backpack instantly became precious because of the special effort that was invested in order to keep them safe.
You will see a laptop in the bag, an item that should be associated with technology, and some elements that represent Belarusian tradition, like a small straw owl doll, an old bus ticket patch, or a 'Vasilok' flower that is holding the attention of a woman carrying the bag."
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#18 "Story Of Two Towns"
Porto Viro, Italy, 2021
"'Story of two towns' that became one on 1st of January 1995 when Donada and Contarina, two small communes in the Province of Rovigo, merged to become one."
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#20 "Beautiful Decay"
"Sometimes the surface I face is beautiful as it is, a work of art created by forces of nature and time. Recognising decay as quality, instead of opposing it, creates an exciting setting for intervention. Picking the right colors, keeping it simple rather than adding too much, making hundreds of decisions that no one will ever be aware of...I love."
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