BRAZIL

Masterpiece Graffiti, Wildstyle and Pixação – OTITO & DOIS MIL FAMÍLIA®

The fantastic graffiti artist OTITO is certainly one of the Kings in São Paolo, his artworks are masterpieces and so are the creations of his crews and collectives. The walls he paints with other writers are always just phenomenal! Bright, bold colors and finely crafted lettering. In this article you will get more about OTITO‘s art, about graffiti in Brazil and also about the extravagant style Pixação.

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Passionate Urban Artist from São Paulo – Awesome DANIEL BAZCO

Today we have another colorful, interesting and authentic interview for you with a fantastic artist from São Paulo in Brazil. We introduce you to the heartful painter and creative graffiti sprayer Daniel Bazco, to his art, his thinking and his mission to bring more life and positive energy into the cities and the minds of the people. Daniel Bazco’s motifs are mostly about flora and fauna, but he also likes to paint portraits and characters. In doing so, he often chooses special people whom he would like to remember, but also people who deserve criticism.

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Multidisciplinar Artist ALANDER ESPECIE – Paintings, Installations and Macramé

The artist ALANDER ESPECIE is a sculptor, designer and installation creator whose practice of intensive work is based on traditional weaving and macramé with curiousity about how the search for ancestry and his own path intertwine. Born in Brazil and after having an art period with his design art, he moved to Isreal where he discovered abstract painting. A multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural artist. Check out the interesting interview and his great artworks!

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Salvador de Bahia – Graffiti and Urban Art Collection

Salvador de Bahia was founded on 29th March 1549, and is now the sixth-largest city in the country with approximately 2.7 million inhabitants. The historical name of the coastal city, which was once the first capital, is „São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos“, which means in English „Holy Savior of All Saints Bay“. Urban art can be found throughout the city, but especially in the Pelourinho district with colorful colonial buildings, part of the „Cidade Alta“, means in English „Upper Town“, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

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Belo Horizonte – CURA Festial and Urban Art in Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte is a major city in southeastern Brazil and the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, with a population of around 2.5 million inhabitants. Founded in 1897 as one of the first planned cities in Brazil, the city is widely recognized for its architectural heritage, especially the modernist works of Oscar Niemeyer, with the iconic Pampulha Modern Ensemble standing out as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A key highlight of the urban art scene is the annual festival CIRCUITO URBANO DE ARTE or in short CURA, which invites local and international artists since 2017 to create monumental murals. Meanwhile it is one of the most important urban art events in the country.

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Recife – Streetart and Graffiti in the Pernambuco Capital

Recife is a major coastal city in northeastern Brazil and the capital of the state of Pernambuco, with a population of over 1.6 million inhabitants. Founded in 1537, Recife developed as an important colonial port, especially during the period of Dutch rule in the 17th century, which left lasting architectural and cultural influences on the city. Its network of rivers, bridges, and islands has earned it the nickname “Brazilian Venice”. Cultural highlights include the historic district of Recife Antigo, the beautiful Praia de Boa Viagem, and the renowned Instituto Ricardo Brennand, which houses an extensive art collection. As well you can find numerous urban artworks around the streets.

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Santa Maria da Boca do Monte – Urban Art in Rio Grande

Santa Maria, or with full name „Santa Maria da Boca do Monte“, is a city in southern Brazil, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with a population of around 280.000 inhabitants. It was founded in 1797 and initially developed as a military outpost during border conflicts between Portugal and Spain. Historically, its role in the regional railway network also shaped its development, earning it the nickname “Heart of Rio Grande.” Notable sights include the impressive Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Maria, which stands out for its distinctive architecture, as well as Parque Itaimbé, a green oasis in the city center, or the Theatro Treze de Maio, one of the oldest theaters in Brazil. Of course you can also find urban artworks in the streets.

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Santana do Livramento – Urban Art in Border Town to Uruguay

Santana do Livramento is a city in southern Brazil, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with a population of around 80.000 inhabitants. Founded in 1823, it developed as a frontier settlement and played an important role in the border region between Brazil and Uruguay. The city is uniquely connected to its Uruguayan twin city, Rivera, forming an international urban area without physical barriers, where people can freely cross the border. Notable sights include the Praça Internacional, a symbolic square that straddles the border between the two countries, or the Parque Internacional, as well as streetart and graffiti around town.

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