Dave Baranes is a French graffiti artist known for his powerful murals featuring animals threatened by extinction.

Through his art, he seeks to raise awareness about the fragility of wildlife, often depicting these creatures in urban environments being harmed by human hands. His work is a blend of environmental activism and street art, bringing attention to critical ecological issues through visually striking creations.

White Tigers by Dave Baranes of a white tiger in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Dave Baranes: I mainly paint animals threatened with extinction. I take them out of their environment to put them in a more urban universe in which we see human hands damaging what surrounds them.

Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Wolfs by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Gorilla by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Black Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France:

For more of Dave Baranes’ incredible work, showcasing his unique blend of graffiti and environmental activism, head over to his Instagram at @dave_baranes. There, you’ll find more of his striking murals featuring endangered animals, along with updates on his latest projects and collaborations. It’s the perfect place to explore his mission to raise awareness through art.

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HERA, a German street artist, has made a name for herself with murals that blend fine art and graffiti.

After stepping away from HERAKUT, she now works independently, creating large-scale art that often features humans and animals in dreamlike, emotional scenes. HERA’s style mixes detailed brushwork with the raw energy of street art, inviting viewers to connect with the deep stories her work tells. She continues to inspire with her unique, heartfelt murals found in cities around the world.

Old collection of work by the duo HERAKUT: Street Art by Herakut – A Collection

Photo by Wallkandy

“Wild Child” by HERA in Civitacampomarano, Italy.

HERA about Wild Child: Choosing a stray cat as the hero of a piece of public art is my way of attempting a balance between the existing monuments of some pompous monarchs or war generals and the real inhabitants of a place. I want the little ones, the real ones, the actual souls of the streets to be recognized. I want to pay homage to the ones who surely have fought through their fair share of struggles, and have their scars to prove it, but chose to for the most days just quietly exists, mind their business and remind us to enjoy even the uneventful days.

By HERA in Vincennes, France for Le Point Millepages.

Translation of the murals text: The children asked the fox how to escape from everyday life. He answers “it’s easy, all you need is to open a book”

More photos and about the mural: Mural by HERA of Herakut in Vincennes, France (8 photos)

Photo by Strangefruit

By HERA in Karlstad, Sweden for Karlstad Street Art curated by Huderrederre.

HERA: Because I work when I freestyle i came to the wall without a sketch and spend my time listening to what locals said about Karlstad. Every detail of this artwork was inspired by some info I came across at the spot, but also its overall theme about hospitality.

The words on the upper left side read “Sola i Karlstad” which was the nickname of one particularly friendly tavern waitress and innkeeper in the city back in the 18th century; Eva Lisa Holtz. I think it’s absolutely amazing that the city even has a statue for her. How many cities in the world can say that they consider a sunny disposition and kindness as monument-worthy traits? I just love that!

So, that and the fact that being a good host is a ton of effort, I felt like I should dedicate this mural art to everyone who uses their time on earth to nurture others. And to unite others, no matter how far apart they usually sit.

By HERA in Aschaffenburg, Germany for Stadtbau Aschaffenburg.

Explore More of HERA’s Work on Instagram

Want to see more of HERA’s stunning murals and creative process? Follow her on Instagram at @hera_herakut to dive deeper into her world of art. From new projects to behind-the-scenes glimpses, her feed is a journey through her evolving solo work. Stay connected to see where her imagination takes her next!

What do you think about the murals by HERA? Do you have a favorite?

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Mural by HERA of Herakut in Vincennes, France (8 photos)

Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs.

Street Artist HERA

By HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France for Le Point Millepages.

Translation of the murals text: The children asked the fox how to escape from everyday life. He answers “it’s easy, all you need is to open a book”

More: HERA – Crafting Stories on Walls Around the World

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Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs.
Le Point Millepages: What is the place of books in your home?

HERA: I have an apartment with high ceilings in which the living room also serves as my workshop. So when I entertain friends, we sit in my open kitchen where a huge bookcase takes up an entire wall. There are a lot of children’s books, and just as many books by photographers like Christina Mittermeier and Steve Mc Curry. They are a source of inspiration and I take them from apartment to apartment, like an essential part of who I am.

Le Point Millepages: Women you love to read?

HERA: Susanne Goga, German novelist, is single-handedly responsible for my renewed interest in the city in which I live, Berlin. Her series “LEO BERLIN” is full of historical glimpses when she tells the life of her hero Leo Wechsler, Commissioner for Crim ‘in the 1920s. I have as big a weakness for thrillers as for history. The combination of the two is therefore perfect for me!
Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs.
Le Point Millepages: The book that changed your life?

HERA: There are many of them but one that I take in my luggage when I travel to paint is “Alibi School” by Jeffrey Mc Daniel. It’s a collection of poetry, and in fact, he gave it to me himself in 1997: I was 16 and I was on a school exchange at Venice High School in Los Angeles. Jeffrey had been invited as a lecturer in Lynn Sabin’s poetry class and he had an insane way of mixing humor with the gruesome side of life. To be honest, at 16, I didn’t really understand where his energy was coming from, but I did understand a few years later when I started doing graffiti. It was at this precise moment that I rediscovered the book of Mc Daniel and that I reread his verses over and over again until I knew them by heart. AND I have often quoted him on many murals to share his thoughts with the rest of the world.
Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs. Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs. Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs. Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs. Mural by HERA of herakut in Vincennes, France. Photo by De La Couleur Sur Nos Murs.

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Update vom 1. April 2025:
Das Bild stammt nicht aus der Sächsischen Schweiz und wurde auch nicht am 1. April 2025 aufgenommen. Tatsächlich entstand es vor 19 Jahren – am 25. März 2006 – im Wald nördlich von Vancouver, Kanada. Darauf zu sehen ist Kodi, ein beeindruckender Wolfshybride (70 % Wolf). Ich konnte einfach nicht widerstehen, dieses Bild heute zu posten! 😉 Die Jahreszeit, das Wetter und die Landschaft in der Sächsischen Schweiz sind ähnlich – und schließlich gibt es auch hier Wölfe. 🤗

▶ Die Geschichte zum Bild:
Während unseres längeren Aufenthalts in Vancouver lebten wir bei einer Familie, die mit Kodi zusammenwohnte. In dieser Zeit haben wir unglaublich viel über Wölfe gelernt. Am 25. März 2006 waren wir mit Kodi und seinem Besitzer im Wald unterwegs. Plötzlich nahm unser Begleiter Rene das Halsband von Kodi ab – und der Wolf lief davon.

Etwas besorgt fragten wir den Besitzer, ob er nicht Angst habe, dass Kodi nicht zurückkehrt. Seine einzige, gelassene Antwort lautete: „Er kommt wieder.“

Zwei Stunden lang liefen wir durch den Wald – kein Zeichen von Kodi. Kein Laut, keine Spur. Und dann, plötzlich, stand er vor uns. Für einen Moment waren wir uns nicht sicher: War es wirklich Kodi oder ein wilder Wolf? Doch unser Begleiter lachte nur und sagte: „Sag ich doch, er kommt wieder.“

Eine von vielen unvergesslichen Erlebnissen mit Kodi. ❤️ Ein edles, kluges und sehr soziales Tier. Leider ist er in der Zwischenzeit verstorben.

Einem wilden Wolf bin ich in der Sächsischen Schweiz noch nicht begegnet – hätte aber keine Angst davor. Wölfe sind keine Kuscheltiere, aber auch nicht gefährlicher als Wildschweine oder Bären. Sie gehören in unsere Wälder und spielen eine wichtige Rolle für das ökologische Gleichgewicht. 🌿🐺

Ich hoffe, ihr seid alle gut in den April gekommen! Dieses Bild zeigt deutlich, dass man Dinge immer hinterfragen sollte. Das Bild ist echt und wahr – doch was man darin sieht oder hineininterpretiert, entspricht nicht immer der Realität. 😉🤗

#wolf #sachsen