20 Times This Artist Added Hidden Mini Scenes To City Streets And Made People Smile
Not all street art has to be loud or towering. Sometimes, the most delightful pieces are the ones you almost miss, until you look a little closer. That’s the genius of Michael Pederson, a Sydney-based artist who’s known for creating small, humorous, and thought-provoking installations in public spaces.
Using everything from miniature signs to tiny scenes tucked into cracks and corners, Pederson transforms urban landscapes into whimsical playgrounds. His art is often unexpected, deeply relatable, and always clever. Whether it’s a fake tourist information sign in the middle of nowhere or a tiny door in a brick wall labeled “Exit,” his work invites passersby to stop, chuckle, and maybe rethink their relationship with the city around them. Here are some brilliant mini-installations by Michael Pederson that added a touch of magic to the mundane and made people smile along the way.
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#1 “Corner Bar”
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#2 “Home”
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#3 “Island”
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#4 “High Dive”
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#5 “Alive (2018)”
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#6 “Detour”
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#7 “The World’s Smallest Park (2021)”
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“I made this piece a little while ago, and a couple of people mentioned that the actual ‘Smallest Park In The world’ is ‘Mills End Park’ in Portland, Oregon (I love that it exists).
Yes, my park is somewhat smaller, but it’s obviously not ‘official’. I think this is pretty cool, though, because it highlights my favorite zone to work in, which is the ‘almost real, but not quite’ (if that makes sense).”
#8 “Detour”
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#10 “Abyss Viewing Area”
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#11 “Private Event”
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#12 “Room”
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#13 “Departure Gate”
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#15 “Welcome”
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#16 “Mini Break”
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#19 “Secret Door”
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#20 “Romeo And Juliet”
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