Living statues have always been a popular form of street art. This year's International Festival of Living Statues kicked off in Rehovot, Israel on Tuesday. /Xinhua News Agency Photo

Artists from all over the world dressed up as statues by painting their skin and standing completely still. /Xinhua News Agency Photo

The festival hoped to encourage more amateurs to get involved in this art form, according to AP. The three-day event lasted from Tuesday to Thursday. /Xinhua News Agency Photo