20 Times This Artist Turned Urban Spaces Into Portrait Masterpieces
Urban walls, alleyways and overlooked corners come alive in the hands of AKSE, a renowned street artist celebrated for his striking portraits of famous figures. Known for his hyper-realistic style, Akse transforms concrete into larger-than-life faces that capture emotion, power and personality in every brushstroke. His murals do more than brighten the city. They create moments of connection, turning busy streets into open-air galleries.
Over the years, his work has become a cultural landmark in many neighborhoods, drawing people who want to experience the scale and detail of his art up close. Whether it is a tribute to a beloved icon or a reminder of a powerful story, each mural reflects AKSE’s ability to blend artistic talent with the pulse of the city. In this collection, we highlight some moments when he turned ordinary urban spaces into unforgettable portrait masterpieces.
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#1 David Bowie
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#2 Bryan Cranston (Walter White In Breaking Bad)
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#3 Samuel L. Jackson (Jules Winnfield In Pulp Fiction)
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#4 Mahatma Gandhi
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#5 Frida Kahlo
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#6 Prince
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#7 Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia In Star Wars)
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#8 Christian Bale (Patrick Bateman In American Psycho)
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#9 Salvador Dalí
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#10 Steve Buscemi ( Enoch ‘Nucky’ Thompson In Boardwalk Empire)
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#11 Maisie Williams (Arya Stark In Game Of Thrones)
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#12 Prince
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#13 Bryan Cranston (Walter White In Breaking Bad)
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#14 Jack Nicholson
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#15 Nelson Mandela
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#16 Muhammad Ali
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#17 Amy Winehouse
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#18 Jimmy McGill (Saul Goodman In Breaking Bad)
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#19 Heath Ledger (Joker In The Dark Knight)
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#20 Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister In Game Of Thrones)
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