Abandoning the flat canvas of buildings, some street artists take to the stairs, transforming them into magnificent works of urban art. It doesn’t matter whether it’s with paint, plants, mosaics or wallpapers – the end goal is beauty, shared and enjoyed by all. This phenomenon is not a localized one and is happening all around the world. These are 20 of the world’s most stunning stairs: |
Ottawa, Canada |
Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
Morlaix, France |
Targu Mures, Romania |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Sicily, Italy |
Valparaiso, Chile |
Liège, Belgium |
Source |
Berlin, Germany |
Source |
Tokyo, Japan |
London, England |
Seoul, South Korea |
Source |
San Francisco, U.S.A. |
San Francisco, U.S.A. |
Auckland, New Zealand |
Tehran, Iran |
Poznan, Poland |
Source |
Sicily, Italy |
Source |
Heidelberg, Germany |
Seoul, South Korea |
All images: blogspot.com / modernism.ro
|
These Food Paintings Look So Good They Made My Mouth Water
Take a look at these delicious-looking paintings. But we must warn you - do not proceed on an empty stomach because these paintings will give you the munchies!
These Were Photographs Before Cameras Were Invented
Watch some rare, unseen watercolors of the old world before the invention of the camera.
The Phrase 'Flying Colors' Has Never Been More Literal
How did one artist manage to paint several airplanes? Read the story of Braniff Airlines and Alexander Calder.
Renaissance-Man Raphael Was an Incredible Genius...
Did you know that Renaissance master, Raphael, died at the tender age of 37? How he could produce such a library of masterpieces is truly astonishing!
Guerrilla Street Painting - Beautiful!
Guerrilla painting isn't done for money or fame. It's done to spruce up the dreary colors of most cities, by introducing shockingly beautiful art in the streets. Here are some excellent examples of this unique form of art!
Why Is This Painting So Oddly Shaped?
Everyone who enjoys classical art must know this oddly-shaped painting...
Front Pictures' VR Performance Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Front Pictures is an act like no other. The duo appeared on America's Got Talent with a virtual reality performance unlike anything else. Take a look.
Have You Ever Seen a Card Trick as Good as THIS One?
This magician's card tricks will leave you wondering how he managed to pull them off.
When a Voice and Song Are Perfect, it Sounds Like This
Martin Hurkens' emotional rendition of this very beautiful song will definitely make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
This Beautiful Boléro Builds to An Epic Crescendo!
Valery Abisalovich Gergiev conducts the classic Boléro by Ravel in a gorgeous video.
Watch 250,000 Dominos Fall in a Record-Winning Video!
The 250,000 dominoes that you are about to see were arranged for long hours in very creative ways, breaking 3 different Guinness World Records at once!
Jason Gamrath Makes the Most Extravagant Glass Flowers
These glass flowers by Jason Gamrath are colorful, huge and exquisite. From orchids to fly catchers, these big glass flowers are shown in beautiful photos.
This Musical Duet Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes...
This amazing violin and piano cover of Hallelujah is one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear.
Artist Creates Incredibly Detailed 3D Paintings on Glass
The detail in these incredible 3D glass paintings of animals is unbelievable! See for yourself...
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
WATCH: This Dance Is an Ode to Beautiful Mother Nature
This shadow dance, a tribute to nature, will move you to tears through its poignancy and thanks to its stark depiction of the reality that Mother Nature faces.
The Shocking Hidden Secrets of 7 World Famous Paintings
Even paintings that have been seen for hundreds of years can reveal long lost secrets. These 7 mysteries have finally been cracked.
We Bet You've Never Heard This Musical Instrument Before
Listen to this little known musical instrument called a yaybahar.
Follow This Kid Around the World for the Best Street Art
Get a first-hand view of some truly amazing street art from around the world from the point of view of a little kid.
These Surreal Paintings Will Bring You To Another World
Vladimir Kush's mind-bending, yet incredibly beautiful paintings, will leave you completely astounded. Take a look at them in this post.
I Bet You've Never Seen a Dance Like This Before...
Using unique technology and superb dance moves, pole dancer and mother Kristy Sellars will amaze you as she did everyone on Australia's Got Talent
Andrea Bocelli Never Ceases to Amaze! Watch This Show
Andrea Bocelli never ceases to amaze and this performance is no exception.
This Chinese Singer's Vocal Range Will Utterly Astound You
Although she only placed third in a national singing competition in her native China, Jane Zhang has now become a global star. Listen to her mesmerizing voice.
I Can't Get Enough of This Acrobatic Display!
This young acrobatics group is really beautiful in motion.
12 Short Poems By the Some of the Greatest Poets!
These 25 short profound poems are brought to you by famous poets from different eras and will bring peace to any turbulent day.
This Artist's Paintings Are So Realistic You'll Be Fooled
Take a look at the incredibly realistic paintings of Patrick Kramer. He creates his art from photos and paints whatever captures his interest, be it from still lives, portraits, city scenes or landscapes.
15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know...
Here are some of the greatest paintings in art history. What do they mean to you?
Rembrandt and the Jews: The Surprising Relationship
Why do religious Jews love Rembrandt? Was he Jewish? Answering the questions about the Dutch painter's relation to the Jewish people.
What This Man Does With Bubbles Will Astound You
I've never seen anyone blow bubbles like that. This performer is a bubble magician!
Nostalgia: 12 Great Songs by The Mamas and The Papas
If you're a fan of The Mamas and The Papas, you're going to love this collection of their greatest song.
11 Stunning Victorian Buildings Around the World
In this article, we list 11 of the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture. You’ll surely recognize some of them!
The Most Beautiful and Rare Glass Collection in the World
This museum is full of the beauty of glass making.
Interactive: Click to See Gorgeous Street Art!
Please enjoy some of the most recent works of this talented French artist, who created incredible art out of the facades of buildings.
This Has to Be One of the Best Musical Trios Ever!
What a classical team 2Cellos and Lang Lang make! Their performance of "Live and Let Die" is outstanding!
These Paintings and Sculptures Have Something to Hide...
Did you know that these famous paintings and sculptures had all of these hidden things incorporated into them? Find out all about them here.
WATCH: Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Interprets Brahms
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
Who Says That Cats Can't Be Trained? You'll Be Surprised!
Who says cats can't be trained? Watch this adorable performance!
Artist Merges Animals With Their Own Habitats - 15 Pics
Artist Sujay Sanan creates wonderful watercolor paintings of animals merged with their own surroundings.
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
This video is truly a testament to that statement that it is a small artistic world after all.
This 'Flying Dragons' Performance Will Kock Your Socks Off
The most incredibly skilled Chinese acrobat group, the flying dragons, put on a great show!
This Stunning Embroidery Art is Truly a Sight to Behold!
Vera Shimunia is a Russian artist who has truly mastered the art of embroidery painting. Check out some of her stunning work here!
Learn About the Final Artworks of 8 Legendary Artists
Discover the final works of 8 prominent artists, and learn about the curious story behind each of them.
These Phenomenal Acrobats Have Terrific Strength
These amazingly strong acrobats are going to effortlessly entertain you.
This Live Soprano Aria Performance Will Blow Your Mind!
Take a look at this beautiful and magnificent soprano aria of the famous 'Song of Olympia'.
These Stunning Paintings Are a Joy to Behold
Evgeny Lusphin is a contemporary artist who paints landscapes so rich and beautiful you almost feel like you can step inside them.