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Master street artist Kurt Wenner's creations on cobbles and pavements across the world may look like they have been dug into the ground...
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amazing trick of the eyes...
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Using a style known as anamorphic street painting, the artist is able to create convincing illusions
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Over 25 years ago the pioneering artist was influenced by centuries-old frescoed ceilings...
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..Kurt has been able to create a staggering collection of work...
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..and has appeared on pavements in over 30 countries
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Merging the ideas of awe-inspiring murals like Michelangelo's works at the Sistine Chapel with16th century madonnari, the Italian name for street artists...
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Former Nasa employee Kurt, armed with just pastels and paint, can transform the ground into living art