This mural of the late actor can be found in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A mural of the Doors' front man, made by Jonas Never, can be seen at the Ellison estates in Venice, Los Angeles.
Joseph Simmons of Run-DMC poses in front of a Jam Master Jay mural by Kenya D. Lawton on Hollis Avenue in Queens, New York City.
A mural by artist Harry Greb depicts the new manager of soccer team AS Roma riding a scooter. The mural can be found in the Testaccio district of Rome, Italy.
A mural of the Hollywood star can be seen in Cannes, France.
This mural paying tribute to the late British singer can be found in London, England.
This mural of the actor is displayed in his hometown of Los Angeles.
Two actors from different generations are depicted on a wall mural in Los Angeles.
This mural of the Swedish climate activist was painted by Portuguese artists Mr. Dheo and Pariz One on a building in Istanbul, Turkey.
This enormous mural of the late Argentine soccer star can be found in the San Giovanni a Teduccio neighborhood in Naples, Italy. Maradona played for the city's biggest team, Napoli, for many years.
A mural of the hip-hop group painted by artist Danielle Mastrion can be found in New York City.
This mural of the Spanish artist, painted by Sipros Naberezny, can be found on East 32nd street in New York City.
This tribute mural to the boxing heavyweight champion can be found in New York.
Debbie Harry and her band are depicted in this mural in New York City.
A COVID-19 awareness mural featuring the British royal was painted in Los Angeles, California.
Images of Tupac and Marvin Gaye are painted by artist Lex Bella in New York City.
This mural featuring the lead singer of the Ramones can be see on the Bowery in New York City.
This mural of Prince, created by Chris Brown, is on display in the lobby of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.
A mural of the Portuguese soccer star can be found on the Ramada Kazan City Center Hotel in Kazan, Russia.
A mural of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna is displayed on a wall in downtown Los Angeles.
A young Messi is depicted at his former club Newell's Old Boys' Malvinas Sports Complex for Junior Divisions in Rosario, Argentina.
A mural of the actor/politician in his bodybuilding days can be found in Los Angeles.
An enormous wall mural of the theoretical physicist is seen in Los Angeles.
A mural of the lead singer of the British punk rockers the Clash, painted by the artist NIAGRA, can be found in New York City.
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Flowers and candles are left by fans at a mural in tribute to the late British singer in Brixton, London.
A mural paying tribute to the "Queen of Soul" by artist Jules Muck can be found in Shoreditch, London.
A mural depicting a Buddha, a dragon, and the famous martial artist is painted on a wall in Chinatown in San Francisco.
Fans show their support for the English soccer player following racial abuse after England lost Euro 2020. The mural is located in Withington, England.
A mural is a piece of artwork done on a surface such as a wall. Many of them are indeed grand in scale, and for years artists have painted them to pay tribute to famous people, both dead and alive. From sports personalities to music legends, actors, and everything in between, murals depict famous faces in a unique way.
Browse through the following gallery and marvel at these celebrity murals from around the world.
Famous murals from around the world
Paying tribute to dead and living legends
CELEBRITY Street art
A mural is a piece of artwork done on a surface such as a wall. Many of them are indeed grand in scale, and for years artists have painted them to pay tribute to famous people, both dead and alive. From sports personalities to music legends, actors, and everything in between, murals depict famous faces in a unique way.
Browse through the following gallery and marvel at these celebrity murals from around the world.