This year’s edition features 10 dazzling new 3D artworks that invite you to visit, interact, and take photos as part of the art. From the humorous to the nostalgic, each piece tells a unique story:
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Roberto Carlos Treviño Rodriguez (MEX) – Take a ride with Boomer
Jump into a joyful motorcycle ride with man’s best friend — a celebration of friendship and freedom. -
Fabio Fedele (ITA) – Swing on Fanning’s rocking chair
A playful, dreamlike swing invites visitors to feel the breeze of Route 66. -
Jan Riggins (USA) – Fly with Gallectic Galena
A winged fantasy that soars above the road, blending animals and motion in classic Jan style. -
Kerim Musanovic (BIH) – Downhill Jam
A thrilling dive down Route 66 — perspective and adrenaline in perfect balance. -
Leon Keer (NLD) – Crystal Cave
A mysterious underground world beneath the iconic highway, where imagination meets geology. -
Jean Marc Navello (FRA) – Ride the 66
A French twist on the American dream, merging cultures through iconic transportation. -
Ruben Poncia (NLD) – Get Your Kicks on Route 66
A literal kickstart to the journey — dynamic, retro, and full of energy. -
Canaco Matsumoto (JPN) – Mother Road
A serene homage to the deep cultural symbolism of the road itself, with elements of Japanese artistry. -
Melina Berg (DEU) – Slot Car Racing
A nostalgic nod to childhood play, scaled up to interactive street level. -
Tracy Lee Stum (USA) – Yeehaw 66
A wild Western ride celebrating the cowboy spirit along Route 66.
A global effort, a local celebration
The artwork in Joplin represents an impressive international collaboration. Artists from Mexico, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA have come together to shape this year’s edition. Each piece invites you to become a part of it: step in, pose, share and experience street art like never before.
Chris, Nate, and Naomi, the three artists from last year’s edition, set the tone in 2024 with themes of freedom, friendship, and fantasy. Their words still resonate:
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“People can grab the handlebars and have an American adventure,” said Chris.
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“Ride with a friend — even if it’s a dog,” joked Nate.
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“I gave a VW bug wings,” added Naomi. “Because art should be a little magical.”
This spirit lives on in the 2025 edition.
Looking ahead: From Joplin to the World
This year marks the second step in a growing journey. In 2026 – the centennial of Route 66 – Joplin will host a once-in-a-lifetime 3D street art experience celebrating 100 years of America’s most legendary highway.
World Street Painting, the foundation behind the event, continues to spread this artistic movement across borders. The next city is already on the horizon: 👉 Tiel, the Netherlands, where 6000 years of history will collide with cutting-edge 3D art this summer.
Be a part of it
Whether you’re from Missouri, the Midwest, or halfway around the world – don’t just see the art.
Jump in. Take the ride. Fly the route.
The magic of World Street Painting is here and it’s only getting started.
