Blockhead Sages Social Feed With Random Animal Pics
Street artist turns Instagram into a zoo with dogs lizards and pigs galore in playful post
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Stand-up comedian and NYC street artist Blockhead (@blockheadnyc) surprised followers this week by “saging” his Instagram gallery with a fresh batch of animal photos. In a caption that reads, “Time to sage this space with the wonders of random stupid animal pics. Dogs! Lizards! Pigs!”, he unleashed a lighthearted menagerie that’s already generating buzz among his art-and-comedy fans.
Blockhead Sages His Space With Animal Antics
The main post features a slideshow of four striking snapshots: a floppy-eared dog tilting its head in curiosity; a bright green lizard sunning itself on a rock; a pink piglet snuffling through straw; and a final frame that plays on perspective with a close-up of a snout you can almost feel. Each image is crisp, colorful and, as Blockhead promised, gloriously silly.
Despite the artist’s usual focus on graffiti-inspired murals and stand-up routines, this playful pivot shows a softer side. Fans have already taken to the comments, tagging friends and dropping heart emojis to share in the wholesome vibe.
Past Animal Posts Show Eclectic Taste
This isn’t Blockhead’s first animal foray online. Earlier this month, he dropped a photo of two curious critters nose-to-nose, captioned: “The greatest minds can only wish to know what type of convo these two are having.” (Instagram.com/p/DJ4fv3yx5v4/) The mysterious pair—rumored to be a raccoon and an opossum—had fans speculating whether they were plotting a midnight snack or debating quantum physics.
Shortly after, another post offered a serene pond scene. A solitary mallard glides across glassy water, framed by reeds, as Blockhead simply observed, “That’s a beautiful duck.” (Instagram.com/p/DJ12Xa6Rx1T/) That quiet moment contrasted sharply with his high-energy mural work, revealing a genuine appreciation for everyday wildlife.
By mixing comedic wordplay with genuine curiosity, Blockhead has found a sweet spot between entertainment and art appreciation. “Sage” in this context seems to mean “to cleanse or refresh,” and followers say the mini digital zoo does just that.
Beyond the laughs, this series invites conversation about urban wildlife and our relationship to it. It also underscores how a well-placed photo can break through the noise of fast-moving social timelines.
With more posts likely on the horizon, fans are on standby. Will he introduce roosters, hedgehogs or perhaps more exotic creatures next? Only Blockhead knows, but one thing’s for sure: his followers are ready for whatever adorable absurdity he shares.
As this lighthearted round of photos proves, sometimes the best way to sage your day is with a dog’s grin, a lizard’s stare or a pig’s snort. And in Blockhead’s world, that’s exactly enough to spark joy.
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