MÉXICO: Streetart Oaxaca de Juárez – Graffiti and Urban Art in Zapotec Lands

Oaxaca de Juárez is located in southern Mexico and is the capital of the state of Oaxaca. The city has a population of about 270.000, but the entire metropolitan area is home to significantly lot more people. More than 2.000 years ago the Zapotec culture developed in the region with its most important center being Monte Albán, located near the modern city. Today the city is best known for its colonial architecture, indigenous culture, and vibrant art scene. Of course this also includes thriving urban art covering numerous building walls.

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SPAIN: Streetart Tenerife – Puerto de la Cruz – Urban Art on the Canary Island

Puerto de la Cruz is located on the north coast of Tenerife, which is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. Worth seeing are the customs house from the 17th century at the old port, the historic fortifications from the 18th century „Batería de Santa Bárbara“ or the seawater outdoor pool complex „Lago Martiánez“, which was designed by the famous architect CÉSAR MANRIQUE. As well as beautiful volcanic sand by the water, this place also has of course great urban art to offer.

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