Across the world, large-scale murals created by internationally renowned artists in collaboration with Street Art for Mankind are transforming urban spaces into powerful visual statements on the urgency of ecosystem restoration.

Through the Behind the Wall app, you can explore the stories behind each mural, hear from the artists, and discover how you can take action to support restoration efforts.

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"N6tur3" in London, UK, 2025The 4,000-square-foot mural in Twickenham Stadium reminds us of the importance of freshwater ecosystems in urban settings. Throughout history, civilizations have emerged alongside rivers. London itself grew thanks to the rivers that support the city.Artist: VesodRead more
New York City, USA (2024)This foldup mural in the heart of Manhattan reminds us of the role natural urban spaces play in people’s lives. They offer a break from urban hustle and bustle, and have been linked to improvements in mental health.Artist: MilloRead more
New York City, USA (2024)This mural honors New York’s blue ecosystems. It celebrates the return of six big whale species to New York City waters, and gives a shoutout to the Hudson river’s most famous fish: The Atlantic sturgeon. Artist: DulkRead more
New York City, USA This mural aims to encourage people to adopt new habits to reduce their plastic footprint and combat plastic footprint and combat plastic pollution. Inspired by the "Miraculous" cartoon series, it pays tribute to the new generation of change-makers.Artist: Super ARead more
New York City, USA (2024)This mural invites people to reconsider how they approach fashion in a world of overconsumption. Fast fashion harms our planet and contributes to social injustices globally.Artist: Emily DingRead more
Seattle, Washington, USA (2024)The 3-D Ocean Ecosystem Restoration mural, unveiled on World Environment Day 2024, is a celebration of Seattle’s unique link with the sea. It is a call to strengthen the connection between coastal cities, citizens, and oceans.Artist: Adry del RocioRead more
Seattle, Washington, USA (2024)This Ecosystem Restoration Mural, unveiled for World Environment Day 2024, is the largest in North America, gracing a long stretch of Seattle’s new waterfront. It features several species of iconic Seattle wildlife. In the animals’ eyes, we see reflections of surrounding nature and buildings.Artist: Victor AshRead more
Detroit, Michigan, USA (2023)A cry for civic advocacy, this mural is part of the Detroit Be The Change open-air museum. It features the Statue of Liberty looking up at a sky filled with nature, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the fight for urban and ecological revival.Artist: Nomad Clan (UK)Read more
Javits Center, New York City, USA (2022)Unveiled during Climate Week and the UN General Assembly, this mural highlights the possibility of ecosystem restoration in times of biodiversity loss. On the left side of the tree and girl are local New York state and global species that have gone extinct – the mountain lion and dodo. On the right side are global and local species that are recovering – the panda and the bobcat.Artist: Carlos AlbertoRead more
Houston, Texas, USA (2022)A 16-story-high mural portrays an African American woman holding an oak tree branch. It is a call for “tree equity” in urban areas. Data shows that underprivileged communities often have the lowest canopy cover, missing out on the many health and temperature benefits trees in cities provide.Artist: Martín RonRead more
'The Alchemist' - Brussels, Belgium (2021)The massive 40-meter-high mural in the heart of Europe symbolizes Mother Nature protecting the environment and its inhabitants. The artwork serves as a powerful call to action for restoring ecosystems. The European Union is the first region to have passed a legally binding restoration law. Artist: Lula GoceRead more