Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

Bored Panda

Community Panda

Brazilian Artist Creates Large-Scale Murals That Reflect On Life, Solitude, And Connection (43 Pics)

Brazil São Paulo

Alex Senna’s murals rely on deeper messaging rather than bold colors or shapes to evoke meaning. The Brazilian visual artist, born in São Paulo, has become known for his large-scale black-and-white works, where elongated figures, quiet expressions, and simple gestures turn walls into emotional scenes. Working mainly in monochrome, Senna creates pieces that feel both personal and universal, touching on solitude, affection, memory, and the many small human connections that shape everyday life.

Since 2009, Senna has been leaving his reflective visual stories in public spaces around the world. His murals have appeared in more than 28 countries, from busy city streets to smaller community settings, often through festivals, cultural institutions, and independent projects. His work has also been shown in solo exhibitions in cities such as São Paulo, London, Chicago, Turin, Taipei, and Seoul, earning him international recognition in the urban art scene.

Scroll down to see Senna's murals and canvas work, and don't forget to vote on your favorites.

More info: alexsenna.com.br | Instagram | Facebook

#1

“Acrobatas,” 2022 Made during the Augsburg Peace Festival Location: Augsburg, Germany Photo by: Sebastian Buehler

What makes Senna’s work so recognizable is not only its lack of color, but also how much emotion he manages to express with very little. His characters often appear still, thoughtful, or caught in tender everyday moments, leaving room for viewers to bring their own meanings to the image. Rather than spelling out one fixed story, his murals invite quiet interpretation, allowing the wall, the surrounding neighborhood, and the passerby to become part of the work.

#2

“Estrela cadente,” 2023 Created for the Project “Strengthening Citizen Culture and Narratives of Peace, from Art in Urban and Rural Collectives of Santiago de Cali” Location: Cali, Colombia

#3

“Torre de Babel,” 2023 Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#4

Made during the Medellín Street Art Festival Location: Medellín, Colombia Photo by: Sebas Moreno

#5

“Love,” 2019 Created as part of the Urban Morphogenesis Street Art Festival Location: Odintsovo, Russia Photo by: Andrey Gubenko

#6

“Multiverso,” 2023 Made during the Artichoke Festival Location: Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland

#7

“The Dreamer,” 2019 Location: Beverly, Massachusetts, USA Photo by: Scott Kokones

#8

Made during the 2022 Crystal Ship Festival Location: Ostend Belgium

#9

“Monólogo,” 2022 Created as part of Street Art Festival Mostar Photo by: Ilda Kero

#10

“Supernova,” 2024 Created for Open Urban Art Museum Location: Mannheim, Germany Photo by: The Realness

#11

Created as part of the Waterford Walls project, 2022 Location: Waterford, Ireland Photo by: Mike Chaney

#12

Location: Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands Courtesy of the artist

#13

“Solitarios 8,” 2024 Photo by: Pedro Bayeux

#14

“Menino '82” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#15

Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#16

Location: Estepona, Spain Date: 2020 Photo by: One Three Productions

#17

“Untitled” Location: Unknown
Courtesy of the artist

#18

Made during the NXNE (North by Northeast) festival in 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Courtesy of the artist

#19

“Artemis” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#20

Created as part of Stramurales Street Art Festival Location: Stornara, Italy Photo by: Raphael Felisbino

#21

Made during the Medellín Street Art Festival 2024 Location: Medellín, Colombia Photo by: Sebas Moreno

#22

“A Estrela de Matusalém,” 2022 Made during the Gragnano Street Art Festival Location: Gragnano, Italy Photo by: Noemi Verdoliva

#23

“Baile dos Mascarados,” 2022 Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#24

“Detroit Bike” Location: Detroit, Michigan Photo by: Kyle Barron

#25

“Menino Pássaro” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#26

Created as part of Civita Street Fest (CVtÀ Street Fest) Location: Civitacampomarano, Italy Photo by: Alessia Di Risio

#27

Created as part of Project Virada Cultural Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#28

“Atento porém Disperso,” 2024 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Photo by: Alex Senna

#29

“Sob o Azul,” 2020 Created as part of Project MAR Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photo by: Pedro Bayeux

#30

“Galaxia,” 2022 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Photo by: Tim Stet

#31

“Paratodos,” 2022 Location: Kassel, Germany Photo by: Nicholas Wefers

#32

Made during the 2017 Festival Concreto Location: Fortaleza, Brazil

#33

Location: Brazil Courtesy of the artist

#34

Location: Brazil Courtesy of the artist

#35

Ceated as part of Festival MAUB, 2025 Location: Belem, Brazil Photo by: Bruno Carachesti

#36

Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#37

“Menina Rama” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#38

“Menino Planta” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#39

“Pedestre” Photo by: Rodrigo Erib

#40

Location: Hackney Road, London, UK Date: 2017 Photo by: Mark Rigney

#41

“Quem me vê sorrir desse jeito Nem sequer sabe da minha solidao” Location: Ribeirao Preto, Brazil Photo by: Matheus Doninha

#42

Made during the 2024 Festival Calle Libre Location: Vienna, Austria Photo by: Jolly Schwarz

#43

Made during the 2020 Festival Nalata Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.

Already a member? Sign in here

Top stories on inkl right now

Charges dropped against woman with no right hand who went viral after being pulled over

Bodycam footage from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office shows the officer insisting he saw her holding the device in her hand while driving

The Independent UK

Supreme court sides with Mississippi man on death row in racial bias case

Terry Pitchford, who was 18 when convicted of murder, argued that Black jurors were excluded from his trial

The Guardian - US

No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy

Reason

Salmonella infections in England at highest level in a decade, figures show

Cases remain ‘consistently high’ – with 10,406 infections last year, 26% more than in 2016

The Guardian - UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

No Kings event set for 14 June, as Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC bout

Fourth No Kings event will feature a concert with Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright streaming nationwide

The Guardian - US

The Hills star Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx have privately supported his campaign for mayor of LA

‘Usually I don’t name-drop, but I had two of my favorite people ever support me,’ Pratt claimed

The Independent UK

Our Picks

'I Love My Son But...': Boxing Icon Sugar Ray Leonard Speaks Out After Son's Alleged Break-In At LA Home

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard's son, Daniel, was arrested after an alleged break-in at the family's Los Angeles home, leading to restraining orders and public revelations of family struggles.

International Business Times UK

Marilyn Monroe’s final home – and the life she imagined within it

Marilyn Monroe’s untimely death at just 36 has long been woven into her mystique, fuelling both fascination among fans and a proliferation of theories about its cause.

The Conversation

Kinky hippos, foul-mouthed raccoons and heaps of heart: Big Mouth’s creators’ wild new animated comedy

This tale of a horny bear whose partner left him during hibernation is full of gross animal sex. But can it match the sweetness of its predecessor?

The Guardian - UK

Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South

Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning.

Texas Observer

Kelly Osbourne's Alleged 'Skeletal Look' in LV Show Fuels Worry as Fans Notice She Consistently Reposts Abuse Content

Kelly Osbourne's viral images at a Louis Vuitton event spark online concern, with fans speculating about her health and recent break-up with Sid Wilson.

International Business Times UK

Kelly Osbourne's 'Skeletal' Viral Photos Trigger Fierce Debate Over Hollywood Beauty Standards

Kelly Osbourne's latest viral photos reopened conversations about Ozempic, body image and the return of 'heroin chic' trends in Hollywood.

International Business Times UK

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.