Graffiti is traditionally used as a subversive medium for social commentary, a backlash against society and pop culture, but these examples of playful street art show that sometimes -- just sometimes -- street art is created just for fun.
From guerrilla street shadows meant to make pedestrians think of happy childhood years to urban beautification, see these and more examples of playful street art above.
Implications - Graffiti is just one example of an artform that is gaining appreciation as more than just a nuisance, as it was once perceived by many in society. Considering incorporating similar artistic elements into store-front designs and product packaging can allow businesses to infuse fun and expression into their products.
30 Examples of Playful Street Art
From Guerrilla Street Shadows to Urban Beautification:
Marissa Brassfield — Jul 29, 2010 — Art & Design

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Guerrilla Urban Knitting
Knit the City is Yarnstorming London with Wool

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LEGO For Home Repair
DIY Wall Repairs

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Highlighter Street Art
Judith Supine's Colortastic Creations Light Up NYC Walls
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Mischievous Street Art
Robin Rhode Interacts Playfully With His Graffiti
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Valentine's Day Graffiti
This Sappy Street Art isn't for Sourpusses
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Psychedelic Melting Monsters
Unexpected Artwork from We Kill You
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Dr. Seuss-Inspired Street Art
Quirky Cartooning Channels Childhood Icon
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Personified Street Art
Trees With Eyes by FilthyLuker
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Road Graffiti
Roadsworth Makes Zebra Crossings More Fun
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Guerrilla Street Shadows
Katie Sokoler's Playful Street Art Project
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Pac Man Street Art
Katie Sokoler Livens up the Streets With Pacman
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Blooming Street Art
10 'Signs of Spring' by Mark Jenkins
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Sweet Street Art
Maria Imaginario's Gooey Lisbon Graffiti
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Eye-Tricking Street Art
The John Pugh Murals Make You See What is Not Really There
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Quirky Doodled Street Art
20-Year-Old Graffiti Artist Takes His Talent Outdoors
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Computer Geek Graffiti
Guerrilla Art Brings Pop-Ups and Coding To The Streets
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Street Art of Kids Classics
"Where the Wild Things Are" Gets a Pure Evil Graffiti Touch
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Street Art Proposals
This Graffiti Marriage Proposal Combines Art and Romance
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Falling Foxes
Street Artist Bonom Makes Building Length Graffiti
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Street Art Cartoon Makeovers
BLOC28 by Disney
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Vibrant Geometric Graffiti
'Crystals and Lasers' by Matt W Moore is Prismatic Fantastic
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Polka-Dotted Trash Bags
Street Art for Awareness
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Urban Beautification
Muralfest Hits the Walls and Streets of Winnipeg
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Knitted Street Art
Territorial Stitched Signs
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Beary Cute Animal Art
Phil Lumbang's Teddy Pictures Make You Feel Warm & Fuzzy
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Kid-Friendly Street Art
Nespoon's 'Street Art for Kids' is Preschool-Approved
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Kid-Friendly Street Art
'Playground Love' by Above Channels Bubble-Blowing Childhood Innocence
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3 Bubbly Gum Streets
Sticky Public Canvases
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Flowering Flyer Boxes
Posterchild Does Guerrilla Gardening To Beautify Toronto
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Cutesy Graffiti
Art Collective Zetka Takes Gangster Tagging to Another Level
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Marc Jacobs Unveils a Special Design of the Tote Bag
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
NYC Culture-Inspired Streetwear
Public Assembly Debuts with Bold Street Staples
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Artful Sneaker Musical Installations
Vans Introduced the Old Skool 36 FM in an Art Installation
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Bold Graffiti Printed Totes
Marc Jacobs Reprises the Stephen Sprouse x Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Practical Californian Streetwear
The Gramicci Spring Summer 2024 Collection is Comfort-Focused
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series
BAPE Joins the Van Gogh Museum on a Joint Capsule
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Artful Graphic Beach Towels
ZigZagZurich Presents the Artist Terry Beach Towel Capsule
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Functional Illuminated Bricks
Omar Gandhi Architects Creates the OG Brick Light for Various Uses
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions
Window Wonderland is Running Until January 31st in the Junction
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Playful Character-Adorned Apparel
Mark Gonzales Reunites with adidas for the Shmoofoil Collection
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Removable Wall Paints
'UNPAINT' Can Be Easily Removed When Moving Out or Updating a Space
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
90s Graffiti Culture-Inspired Streetwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Subware Join Forces on a Capsule
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Reimagined Artwork Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mural Art Set
Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows
Sprayground Debuts Its New Capsule — At The Edge of Time
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Affordable Artist-Focused Art Retailers
Gavalina Presents an Innovative Approach to Art Retail
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Customizable Kids Wall Art
DoodleFace Reinvents Wall Art with Developmentally-Friendly Designs
Bubblegum Street Art Buildings
Frankey Designs the Playful Hubbabubbabuilding
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Statement Wall Covering Collections
Wolf-Gordon Presents a Capsule of El Muro Wall Coverings
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
Butterfly Studios Designs a Bright Krakow Apartment
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Decorative Removable Paints
Glasst Unveils Unpaint to Easily Remove Paint
Church-Housed Art Galleries
Greg Mike Expands Beyond His Well-Known Street Art and Murals
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures
MAD Architects Forms the Chinese Paper Umbrella Structure
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions
Peter Cook Designs the Play Pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery
Playful Cat Illustrations
Open Meow Offers a Curated Collection of Artistic Cat Interpretations
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Reflective Artful Calming Homes
Viruta Lab Designed the Casa Gesso in Valencia, Spain
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Brutalism Pop Art Residences
02A Studio Presents the Casa Polly in Historic Rome Quarters
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Children-Collaborative Design Pavilions
Matt+Fiona Create the Reflect Pavilion in London's Camden
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Playfully Vibrant Studio Spaces
Estudio Protobox Coverts a Parking Garage in Colégio Salesiano
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations
Kriskadecor Adds New Artful Installations to its Offices
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Research Artful Experimental Projects
Foscarini Forms the HABITUS Art Project with a Team
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Structural Energetic Playgrounds
The Archipelago Playscape is a Children's Museum Playground
Urban Design Card Games
Open Urban Practice and ŞANALarc Create the City Making 101 Game
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London