Harlem is also a great place to see some beautiful + in New York. The vibe is a bit like Williamsburg: Studios, art galleries, cozy cafés, and super trendy bars and restaurants where nearly everything is eco-chic. Many artists also came straight from Williamsburg but had to move away when the rents became too high. Queens used to be the heart of New York City’s street art scene, but a real estate project destroyed everything so the artists looked to Bushwick, a Brooklyn neighborhood that has since become an international street art mecca. Óleo sobre tela 2×1,20mĪ post shared by Milu Correch on at 11:53am PDT Tu tierna carne se queda entre mis dientes afilados cuando no acepto reducirme a la modestia justa de tu fantasía Saboreo tu sangre que se endulza cuando asoma tu vergüenza Todas esas verdades prometidas, demasiado abrigadas por alguna madre, se rompen como porcelana empujada por torpeza TU torpeza ¿Quién te hizo creer que no naufragarías en este mar? Falso héroe de muchos cuidados Vos! Vos sos un desayuno Tu academia no es nada Tu arte no es nada Tu militancia revolucionaria no es nada Hui porque acá no se sostienen mitos. Read more about Rio de Janeiro on Velvet Escape. You’ll come across fabulous examples of street art as you stroll around the city but if you’re interested in being guided by locals from the Rio art scene, check out the Rio Street Art tour or the Graffiti and Urban Art tour. Another stunning face at the Olympic Boulevard in Rio de Janeiro. The mural by Kobra at the Rio Olympic Boulevard. The largest street art mural by a single artist in the world along the Olympic Boulevard in Rio. At 190 meters long, this mural by Eduardo Kobra depicts five faces of indigenous people from five continents and is on record as the largest mural ever created by a single artist. The mural along the Olympic Boulevard in downtown Rio de Janeiro is a sight not to be missed. One of the most striking pieces was commissioned specially for the Rio Olympics 2016. Another piece along the road at the Botanical Gardens. Street art in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast This piece representing a patchwork quilt can be found across the road from the Botanical Gardens. Nostalgic street art in George Town, Malaysia Read other Velvet Escape posts on street art: This piece in Santa Teresa depicts the famous street-cars which used to run through the neighbourhood. Many walls in Santa Teresa are covered with intriguing characters. The colourful tiles of the Selaron steps in Santa Teresa – a must-see in Rio! A colourful piece in the Santa Teresa neighbourhood. This piece can be found at the base station of the Sugarloaf Mountain cable-car. Icons of Rio – this can be found near the viaduct (seen in the background) in Lapa. Where to find street art in RioĮxtensive murals and individual pieces can be found throughout the city but some of the best places are in the Lapa (around the famous Selarón Steps and the viaduct) and Santa Teresa neighbourhoods, Cinelândia (city centre) and bordering the Jardim Botânico (Botanical Gardens). A panoramic view of Rio from the Christ Statue. Every year in September, the Art Rua Festival sees graffiti artists from around the world converge upon Rio to showcase their artistic talents. Some street artists even exhibit their artwork in galleries and their work is featured on clothing, accessories and wallpaper (check out HomeGrown in Ipanema). In fact, the Mayor recently legalised graffiti and government institutions have started to finance street art projects which bring groups of artists together. These days, street art in Rio has been elevated to a true art form. On subsequent trips, I noticed the proliferation of increasingly elaborate designs coupled with vibrant colours in various neighbourhoods. I didn’t see much of it during my first trip to Rio in the 1990’s. Rio de Janeiro is best known for its spectacular setting, glorious beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, the Sugarloaf Mountain, the iconic Christ Statue and the samba, but as you explore the city, one other thing will certainly grab your attention: the city’s stunning street art.
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