Some people consider street art as an act of vandalism. However, we’re sure that they’d think differently if they saw Tom Bragado Blanco’s creations. A talented, 34-year-old, self-taught artist who turns grey walls into remarkable 3D murals, he became viral a few years back when he transformed an old gas tank into a painting of a sphynx cat.
Also known as Braga Last1 on social media, the French artist has been into art since his early childhood. But as years went by, instead of a palette of paints and a canvas, he has chosen walls and spray paint as his medium.
Blanco specializes in optical illusions, and his artworks are highly detailed. He currently has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram and has been making street art both locally and internationally. Besides working in France, he has been invited to various art shows and festivals and is open to public and private commissions.
If you ever find yourself in his hometown of Marseilles, you should look for his masterpieces. You will be surprised by how realistic they look. In the meantime, you can see his artwork in the gallery below, where we have posted our top five favorites.
