Acrobatic Poses in Monumental Murals by Artez Invigorate Urban Buildings

With acrobatic finesse, the figures in Artez’s large-scale murals interpret the boundaries of the walls themselves through contemporary dance and moments of repose.

Currently working on an ongoing series titled Simple Acrobatics, the artist explains that he aims to “break away from the conventional approach of depicting the human figure on a mural and offer a fresh perspective on how the human form can be portrayed in public spaces.” Dancers fill the sides of buildings, sometimes using a chair as a prop, stretching around the confines of the wall as if challenging its boundaries.

a mural on the side of a residential building of two dancers balancing with a chair — “Simple Acrobatics” (2025), Wuppertal, Germany

Another recent theme, Thirst, portrays people drinking from vases of flowers. The unusual gesture nods to a sense of awareness, inviting viewers to consider society—its conventions and expectations—and contemplate the world around them anew.

Artez is currently in Gothenburg, Sweden, working on a new Simple Acrobatics mural. Find more on Instagram.

a mural on the side of a residential building of a dancer in an acrobatic pose with a chair — Patras (2024). Photo by KLE

a mural on the side of a building of a woman drinking out of a vase of flowers — “Thirst (Milena)” (2024), Aalborg, Denmark

a mural on the side of a residential building of a woman peering out from beneath green foliage — Cerzeto, Italy (2024)

a mural on the side of a residential building of a dancer in an acrobatic pose — “Simple Acrobatics” (2024), Bristol, U.K.

a mural on the side of a residential building of two figures laying on the ground, one holding a house plant — “Simple Acrobatics” (2024), Boulogne Sur Mer, France

a mural on the side of a small bus showing two men sleeping — “Sleepers” (2023), Cacak, Serbia

a mural on the side of a residential building of two dancers in an acrobatic pose with a wooden chair — “Simple Acrobatics” (2024), Zagreb, Croatia

a mural on the side of a tall residential building of a woman drinking out of a vase of flowers — “Thirst For Nature “(2024), Belgrade, Serbia

a mural on the side of a residential building of a dancer balancing on a small stool — “Simple Acrobatics” (2024), Cheltenham, U.K.

a mural on the side of a residential building of a woman carrying a gramophone and a houseplant — “Moving Residents” (2023), Deventer, The Netherlands

Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Acrobatic Poses in Monumental Murals by Artez Invigorate Urban Buildings appeared first on Colossal.