Changning district

A simple mural depicting giraffes and banana trees embellishes the red wall of this building. The theme adds a certain atmosphere to the monotonous street scene.⏬

Walls in the residential area are painted with scenes from daily life in this district. This is very likely the work of children in the residential area.⏬

Walls in the residential area are painted with scenes from daily life in this district. This is very likely the work of children in the residential area.⏬

Social and cultural values and achievements are artfully expressed in this mural.⏬

Landscapes with various scenes are painted on this building in a residential complex. It is purely to decorate the courtyard. The works cannot be seen from the street.⏬

Landscapes with various scenes are painted on this building in a residential complex. It is purely to decorate the courtyard. The works cannot be seen from the street.⏬

Landscapes with various scenes are painted on this building in a residential complex. It is purely to decorate the courtyard. The works cannot be seen from the street.⏬

Landscapes with various scenes are painted on this building in a residential complex. It is purely to decorate the courtyard. The works cannot be seen from the street.⏬

Strong contrasting colours and strongly divergent shapes create a surreal play of shapes and colours on this wall.⏬

On this wall opposite a school, drawings have been made that should encourage the children to turn their dreams into colorful paintings.⏬

Floral motifs are painted on these pillars to beautify the surroundings.⏬

Murals on this wall around a residential area beautify the surroundings and artistically break the monotony of the wall.⏬

Murals on this wall around a residential area beautify the surroundings and artistically break the monotony of the wall. However, the paintings are in poor condition.⏬

Title: "Habitat Garden". Murals on the walls and façade reflect the importance of a technological mindset alongside a relaxing environment.⏬

The colorful paintings on this wall were applied by residents of this residential area. Buildings, scenes and landscapes from the neighborhood served as a source of inspiration for these decorations.⏬

The wall is painted with a large classical Chinese landscape that encloses the expected components of hills and rivers. The condition of the painting is worrying given the fault lines and damage.⏬

Colorful drawing at the entrance of a local café.⏬

Colorful fish are painted on this wall. Unfortunately, the view is obstructed by the garbage all around.⏬

The façade of this building is painted with a nature scene. Large, stylish flowers are depicted in pastel colors such as pink, light pink and cream. The leaves are painted blue. A small, blue butterfly floats among the flowers.⏬

The façade of this building is painted with a nature scene. Large, stylish flowers are depicted in pastel colors such as pink, light pink and cream. The leaves are painted blue. A small, blue butterfly floats among the flowers.⏬

Artist: Zhang Yuhao (张宇豪) (China) or C215 (France); Painted in 2021. The mural depicts large, realistic flowers and birds painted against a dark blue background, with the windows and brickwork of the building seamlessly integrated into the design.⏬

Artist: Wang Hai (China); Painted in 2021. The mural depicts a colorful cartoon-style landscape. A river flows through green hills, with trees and flowers lining its banks. There are two figures in the mural: a man and a woman.⏬

Artist: Wang Hai (China); Painted in 2021. The mural depicts a colorful cartoon-style landscape. A river flows through green hills, with trees and flowers lining its banks. There are two figures in the mural: a man and a woman.⏬

Artist: Wang Hai (China); Painted in 2021. The mural depicts a colorful cartoon-style landscape. A river flows through green hills, with trees and flowers lining its banks. There are two figures in the mural: a man and a woman.⏬

Artist: Zhang Yuhao (张宇豪) (China) or C215 (France); Painted in 2021. The mural depicts large, realistic flowers and birds painted against a dark blue background, with the windows and brickwork of the building seamlessly integrated into the design.⏬

Title: "三元色" (primary colors); artists: local artists; Created in March 2025. The mural on this waste room promotes environmental awareness by emphasizing that proper waste separation is essential for a cleaner environment. The illustrations show different types of waste and how they should be separated, while the woman with the Earth symbolizes a call to action.⏬

Artist: McZ. This mural is part of the "为爱上色" (color for love) project. A nature scene with flowers and butterflies is painted on the façade of this apartment building. Strongly contrasting colours have been used.⏬

Artist: McZ. This mural is part of the "为爱上色" (color for love) project. A nature scene with flowers and butterflies is painted on the façade of this apartment building. Strongly contrasting colours have been used.⏬

Artist: McZ. This mural is part of the "为爱上色" (color for love) project. A nature scene with flowers and butterflies is painted on the façade of this apartment building. Strongly contrasting colours have been used.⏬

The wall around this residential area is painted with scenes that closely match what is happening in the residential area. The intention is to use the monotonous grey wall as a backdrop for the different facets of life in the residential area.⏬

The wall around this residential area is painted with scenes that closely match what is happening in the residential area. The intention is to use the monotonous grey wall as a backdrop for the different facets of life in the residential area.⏬

On this part of the wall, several animals are drawn and painted next to a woman. Presumably, children from the neighborhood are the artists who made these works.⏬

On this section of fence, the artists have given free rein to their imagination. Animals making music are depicted in a green landscape.⏬

Music seems to occupy an important place in the lives of the residents in the neighborhood. The murals at least point in that direction.⏬

A tree has been painted on this part of the wall. The leaves, however, have been replaced by prints of palms. Very likely these are from local residents in the neighborhood.⏬

Relaxation is the main theme of the murals on this part of the fence wall.⏬

And encouragement to participate in sports should certainly not be missing..⏬

The concrete panels along a motorway are painted with simple tree figures. This creates the illusion of trees on either side of the hiking trail.⏬

Concrete panels were placed next to a motorway as silencers. These were then painted with different scenes to make the view more attractive for the neighborhood.⏬

Concrete panels were placed next to a motorway as silencers. These were then painted with different scenes to make the view more attractive for the neighborhood.⏬

Concrete panels were placed next to a motorway as silencers. These were then painted with different scenes to make the view more attractive for the neighborhood.⏬

Title: "Habitat garden". This mural in contrasting colors brings plants and animals to the park where local residents can relax and enjoy their free time. The idea is to create an environment where people and nature can live together.⏬

Title: "Habitat garden". This mural in contrasting colors brings plants and animals to the park where local residents can relax and enjoy their free time. The idea is to create an environment where people and nature can live together.⏬

Tree motifs and floral motifs are painted on the panels along the motorway.⏬

Title: "海豚去哪里了“(Where did the dolphins go). The mural shows dolphins and fish swimming away through a hole in the wall.⏬

A somewhat childish drawing on this wall shows a mixture of realistic and surreal elements.⏬

The façade of this coffee house is painted with effigies and text that make the content of this enterprise clear.⏬

The condition of this façade led the residents of this neighborhood to formulate a proposal for beautification to the community administration. The result is a colorful mural.⏬

Title: "坏梦想, 致远方" (Bad dreams, towards the distance). Young people look to the future with peace of mind after they have completed their education.⏬

Elephant figures on the pillars below the highway are portrayed as displaying various virtues.⏬

Elephant figures on the pillars below the highway are portrayed as displaying various virtues.⏬

Elephant figures on the pillars below the highway are portrayed as displaying various virtues.⏬

Elephant figures on the pillars below the highway are portrayed as displaying various virtues.⏬

Simple paintings of children, animals and plants are painted on this wall. The intention is to make this remote corner of the residential area more attractive for the children in the nearby school.⏬

Artist: Dezio (French nationality, living in Shanghai since 2007). Painted in 2023. His grafitti is used to beautify and improve neighborhoods in Shanghai. His style has evolved to using bright colors.⏬

Artist: Dezio (French nationality, living in Shanghai since 2007). Painted in 2023. His grafitti is used to beautify and improve neighborhoods in Shanghai. His style has evolved to using bright colors.⏬

Artist: unknown; mural is likely a mixture of different contributors who live or work in this compound. Black-and-white style is used in this mural, which seems to be the result of a "trial project", as many scenes seem to be mixed together.⏬

Artist: Dezio (French nationality). But above the painting is written in capital letters: SEMOR.ADOR.DEZIO.YENS, which could mean that more artists contributed to the mural. The painting is in the black-and-white style that dominates in this neighborhood.⏬

Another black-and-white mural on the first floor of the main building. On the Left of the mural - not in the picture - is painted a capital "Z".⏬

Mural on top of the main building in the compound. This giant graffiti calligraphy is called Calligraffiti and was created by Opera gallery artist Pokras Lampas (Russia) in 2012. The work iss painted with bold brushstrokes. The text in the center is “未来” or “Future”, and the phrase that goes around means “Create What You Believe”.⏬

Artist: Dezio (French nationality, living in Shanghai since 2007). Painted in 2024. The facade of this office was painted with the classical colour combinations of the artist.⏬

Artist: Dezio (French nationality, living in Shanghai since 2007). Painted in 2024. The facade of this office was painted with the classical colour combinations of the artist.⏬

This 1,883-square-meter space was transformed under the impetus of local governments into a place where "urban renewal" and "spatial governance" are central. The space was officially opened on January 1, 2024.⏬

This 1,883-square-meter space was transformed under the impetus of local governments into a place where "urban renewal" and "spatial governance" are central. The space was officially opened on January 1, 2024.⏬

This 1,883-square-meter space was transformed under the impetus of local governments into a place where "urban renewal" and "spatial governance" are central. The space was officially opened on January 1, 2024.⏬

Title: "emoji garden"; set up in October 2024. A series of smiling emoji installations were set up in a park in Shanghai, adding colorful hues to the park's greenery.⏬

The painting on this wall around a yard shows various objects that can be found in a house.⏬

This mural depicts various scenes and situations related to modern communication systems.⏬

Artist: MAX-GPS. Mural depicting fish scenes on both sides of the stairs. The artist's classic character is incorporated into the paintings.⏬

Artist: MAX-GPS. Mural depicting fish scenes on both sides of the stairs. The artist's classic character is incorporated into the paintings.⏬

Artist: MAX-GPS. Mural depicting fish scenes on both sides of the stairs. The artist's classic character is incorporated into the paintings.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

Local artists have embellished this wall with scenes and sketches that depict the world outside the local community. This wall separates the narrow street from a busy thoroughfare.⏬

A large, cylindrical concrete buttress is painted with a mural depicting the silhouettes of skyscrapers from Shanghai's Lujiazui skyline. Clearly visible are the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Tower, and the Jin Mao Tower.⏬

A simple drawing with cats jumping rope decorates the façade of this building. To the left of it is publicity of the companies in the building.⏬

A colorful scene depicting the old tea house in Shanghai is painted on this entrance gate.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "Words of a white dove"; artist: 14 painters, 18 workmen, and 20 volunteers; painted in November and December 2019 (80 days needed); The mural shows flowers and birds.⏬

Title: "我爱天山" (I love Tianshan). A colorful scene with birds and plants adorns this utility box. The goal is to make the neighborhood more attractive.⏬

Titled: "Tattoo". This mural in a commercial area on the street depicts a bird and the word "tattoo" and is part of the artistic and cultural landscape of the area that reflects the transformation of the neighborhood into a center for creative expression.⏬

Titled: "Tattoo". This mural in a commercial area on the street depicts a bird and the word "tattoo" and is part of the artistic and cultural landscape of the area that reflects the transformation of the neighborhood into a center for creative expression.⏬

Large natural landscapes have been painted on these walls to somewhat break the monotonous character of the wall.⏬

Large natural landscapes have been painted on these walls to somewhat break the monotonous character of the wall.⏬

The large wall in the background of this entrance hall is painted in such a way that it represents a view from space on a part of the earth.⏬

The fence around a construction site is painted with a caricature representing a city view. Well-known buildings in the city are depicted in this work that is temporary in nature.⏬

The painting next to the door strongly resembles works by MAX-GPS (USA - China), but shades of colour and the absence of a signature raise doubts.⏬

Artist: local artists; Painted in June 2022. Murals are 16.8 meters high and green is the main color in the drawings. Natural landscapes and residential areas are displayed with birds and green plants.⏬

Artist: local artists; Painted in June 2022. Murals are 16.8 meters high and green is the main color in the drawings. Natural landscapes and residential areas are displayed with birds and green plants.⏬

Artist: local artists; Painted in June 2022. Murals are 16.8 meters high and green is the main color in the drawings. Natural landscapes and residential areas are displayed with birds and green plants.⏬

The mural depicts a landscape six stories high. The realistically painted windows, creepers, and white clouds beautify the surroundings and enhance the beauty of the wall.⏬

The wall of this residential area is painted with a scene that fits the surroundings.⏬

The wall of this residential area is painted with a scene that fits the surroundings.⏬

The wall of this residential area is painted with a scene that fits the surroundings.⏬

This mural at the entrance to a residential area shows a simple city view.⏬

This mural at the entrance to a residential area shows a simple city view.⏬

Simple and colorful murals are painted on the walls of this small building in a residential area. The themes with birds, butterflies, and plants are in line with the nearby park where the elderly and children spend their time.⏬

Simple and colorful murals are painted on the walls of this small building in a residential area. The themes with birds, butterflies, and plants are in line with the nearby park where the elderly and children spend their time.⏬

These murals depict activities that regularly take place on a school's nearby playground⏬

These murals depict activities that regularly take place on a school's nearby playground⏬

Artist: Dezio (France); made in August 2023; is part of the "为爱上色" (color love) project. A floral motif on the façade of this apartment building as an expression of joy and happiness.⏬

Title: "青春之花" (flower of youth); artist: Dezio (France); painted in August 2023 as part of the ART+ project. The mural shows a floral motif with bright colors.⏬

Title: "青春之花" (flower of youth); artist: Dezio (France); painted in August 2023 as part of the ART+ project. The mural shows a floral motif with bright colors.⏬

Murals portraying simple street scenes in a residential area on Wuyi roada tree and windows.⏬

Murals portraying simple street scenes in a residential area on Wuyi road: cats interest in bird cages.⏬

Murals with simple humorous caricatures: a cat reading a book.⏬

Murals with simple humorous caricatures: a cat with a questioning look.⏬

Murals with simple humorous caricatures: a giraffe too big for the frame.⏬

Murals with simple humorous caricatures: a dog that sprints out of the frame.⏬

Murals with simple humorous caricatures: a whale preying on a fish.⏬

Murals portraying simple street scenes in a residential area on Wuyi road: a girl watering the flowers.⏬

Murals portraying simple street scenes in a residential area on Wuyi roada cat and a girl in the window.⏬

Murals portraying simple street scenes in a residential area on Wuyi road: a cat resting next to a flower pot.⏬

One of the standard decorations of electricity cabinets in the city.⏬

The courtyard of this residential area has been made more beautiful with a mural on the bicycle shed.⏬

The courtyard of this residential area has been made more beautiful with a mural on the bicycle shed.⏬

Paintings in the form of postcards have been applied to the façade of this restaurant.⏬

A series of murals in this residential area illustrates behavior and activities that promote coexistence in this neighborhood. This ranges from maintenance of the rooms to experiencing a happy family life.⏬

A series of murals in this residential area illustrates behavior and activities that promote coexistence in this neighborhood. This ranges from maintenance of the rooms to experiencing a happy family life.⏬

A series of murals in this residential area illustrates behavior and activities that promote coexistence in this neighborhood. This ranges from maintenance of the rooms to experiencing a happy family life.⏬

A long, pale pink wall is painted with a series of round, picturesque images. These illustrate traditional Chinese stories or historical scenes, possibly based on the "twenty-four virtues of filiality" (二十四孝), a classic theme in Chinese culture.⏬

A long, pale pink wall is painted with a series of round, picturesque images. These illustrate traditional Chinese stories or historical scenes, possibly based on the "twenty-four virtues of filiality" (二十四孝), a classic theme in Chinese culture.⏬

The fence of this living space is embellished with paintings that aim to make the neighborhood a more beautiful and pleasant living space.⏬

A striking and brightly coloured panel shields the space behind it from the street. The style of the painting points to post-impressionism or expressionism, with strong influences from Pointillism and Fauvism.⏬

Mural with landscape motif to beautify the courtyard of a residential area.⏬

Mural with landscape motif to beautify the courtyard of a residential area.⏬

Murals depicting the four seasons.⏬

In this mural, students are depicted in a variety of situations. The proximity of a school is no stranger to this.⏬

This wall drawing of a little girl that is looking curiously inside draws the attention of passers-by to see what is shown in the window.⏬

This wall drawing of a little girl that is looking curiously inside draws the attention of passers-by to see what is shown in the window.⏬

Mural affixed to the wall of a car parking lot in the street; jungle landscape with wildlife and vegetation.⏬

Mural affixed to the wall of a car parking lot in the street; jungle landscape with wildlife and vegetation.⏬

Murals are applied to a gray wall in the street. Local artists embellish the wall with drawings and landscapes that connect with the neighborhood.⏬

As part of the embellishment of this alley, a street plan of the neighborhood with various buildings has been painted on this wall.⏬

These walls are painted with nature scenes and in this way break up the monotony of the gray wall.⏬

The social and societal context of the neighbourhood is highlighted in these murals.⏬

The most striking buildings in the neighborhood are also featured in these murals. In this way, the murals summarize the most important aspects of the neighborhood in an original way.⏬

The most striking buildings in the neighborhood are also featured in these murals. In this way, the murals summarize the most important aspects of the neighborhood in an original way.⏬

A tree in the street is painted with red and blue colors.⏬

Artist: Omacke (Canadian living in Hong kong), Urban Arts Alliance (UAU). Mural on a building in this street depicting human silhouettes. The photos taken in 2024 show a different motif in the same colors as before.⏬

Artist: Omacke (Canadian living in Hong kong), Urban Arts Alliance (UAU). Mural on a building in this street depicting human silhouettes. The photos taken in 2024 show a different motif in the same colors as before.⏬

Title: "什么是幸福" (what is happiness). The painting has a yellow background with red hearts and black Chinese characters. The text seems to be in two parts: a smaller sentence at the top and two larger characters below. The text refers to the name of the street.⏬

Title: "上生。 新所" (Columbia Circle). At different levels in this painting, activities related to the environment of the renovation project that is hidden under this name are shown.⏬

Artist: unknown. The painting shows a girl who has a hairstyle of flowers on her head.⏬

Artist: unknown; origin of mural is not known, but location is strange (i.e. not related to current immediate surroundings); wedding scenes are depicted.⏬

Artist: unknown; origin of mural is not known, but location is strange (i.e. not related to current immediate surroundings); wedding scenes are depicted.⏬

Scene with cats and balloons.⏬

Murals on a new building; images of various cities around the world are included in the murals.⏬

Murals on a new building; images of various cities around the world are included in the murals.⏬

Murals on a new building; images of various cities around the world are included in the murals.⏬

Mural in the works and the result.⏬

Mural in the works and the result.⏬

The facades of apartment buildings on the street side are painted with motifs that contain flowers and birds. Colors contrast sharply.⏬

The facades of apartment buildings on the street side are painted with motifs that contain flowers and birds. Colors contrast sharply.⏬

Simple mural to beautify the surroundings. Scenes in a park are shown.⏬

The mural on a fence around a construction site is dedicated to the founding of an evening school more than seventy years ago. A museum was set up nearby to keep this event alive.⏬

Various subjects are painted on this fence. Some are intended as places where photos can be taken with the paintings as a background. (e.g. the wings).⏬

The artwork warns against common scams and emphasizes vigilance against fraudulent schemes such as urgent money requests, fake tax refunds, or lottery prizes. It ties in with the broader theme of promoting social harmony by preventing harm through awareness.⏬

The mural warns against various forms of fraud, such as fake money borrowing and deception. It also emphasizes that illegal activities are monitored and that the law will eventually reach out to violators.⏬

The mural focuses on fire prevention and safety measures during a fire. It highlights actions such as not using elevators, abandoning belongings, and calling the fire brigade directly (119). The illustrations demonstrate risks and appropriate responses to prevent casualties.⏬

The mural focuses on preventative measures for home safety, including electrical hazards, fire risks, and general accident prevention. The illustrations emphasize risks and correct forms of behavior.⏬