Curiosity

On the tall side wall of a residential block in Amsterdam, hundreds of silhouetted figures appear to emerge from the ground and rise upwards, fading into the grey surface. Painted in simple black forms, they seem to represent a mass of people—anonymous yet united—moving together toward an unknown destination. At the base, vivid graffiti respected burner by JUICE in orange and blue bursts across the wall, contrasting with the stark simplicity of the silhouettes.

Created by Spanish artist SUSO33, Curiosity reflects his ongoing exploration of the “pictorial crowd.” His use of minimal shapes emphasizes the collective over the individual, transforming faceless figures into symbols of shared experience. The upward motion suggests searching, questioning, and a restless desire for understanding—embodying the very idea of curiosity.

In this neighbourhood setting, the mural resonates with themes of community and belonging. It invites passersby to imagine themselves within the multitude, part of a larger story that connects people not through detail, but through presence, movement, and the human drive to seek beyond what is known.