Here are a few more images captured last week in Bogota and shared with me:
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Photos by Luz Coy; artists — with the exception of Toxicómano — to be identified.
From the Streets of Bogota, Colombia: A Cast of Characters, Part I
When I first discovered the walls in Bogota, Colombia in 2007, I instantly fell in love with their distinct beauty, restless energy and cast of characters. Here are a few images that were captured last week and shared with me.
Special thanks to Luz Coy for taking and sharing these photos. Artists to be identified.
Mundano’s quasi-monstrous creatures surface throughout São Paulo & more
Often exuding a playful social consciousness, Mundano’s delightful quasi-monsters surface randomly throughout the city. I discovered them in quite a few unlikely places. Here are a few:
- “Sao Paulo is an ashtray.”
The following fun video that Mundano shared with me showcases a social action project that he initiated in which 130 artists — 80% of whom do graffiti, streetart or pixação on the streets of São Paulo — created original houses to raise money to provide temporary housing for the needy: http://vimeo.com/26291598
A Cast of Characters from the Streets of São Paulo
Ranging from the playful to the mournful, the cast of characters gracing the walls of São Paulo always intrigues. Here’s a sampling:
Stuck Up in Philly: Pheetus and Underwater Pirate
Few cities can boast as many dedicated and talented sticker heads as Philly. Their characters — often meticulously hand-crafted — seem to peer at you from every public space. I’m loving this one by Pheetus, and I never tire of seeing Underwater Pirate’s iconic character:
Photos by Lois Stavsky
