Discover the Street Art in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is not only its football, its carnival, its magnificent sites, it is also a population that needs to express itself. Today, in Rio more than elsewhere, an urban art is reborn and is part of all the walls of the city: graffiti, symbol of street art Carioca.
The art of the graf’
Photo credit: Flickr – dany13
While in Europe graffiti does not necessarily have a good press because it is synonymous with degradation and their authors are often associated with vandals or offenders, it is quite the opposite in Rio de Janeiro.
Indeed, the city has risen to the rank of urban art the graffiti and that is why we encounter more and more a small piece of wall here and there dressed in bigarred colors or with works for the least surprising.
Freedom of expression
In Rio, street art is a rising value that begins to weigh its weight: although often it is ephemeral works because it is written on old walls, it is true small masterpieces that speak to the population as well as to tourists.
The street art Carioca is part of the urban landscape of Rio: these graffiti are a medium of expression of the Brazilian population and often, it is love for Rio, for its values that are highlighted. Sometimes these walls also serve as a support to express its protest, anger, misunderstanding.
The graffiti cariocas make a beautiful part of the city's attributes, be it the famous Corcovado and its Redeemer Christ, but also the Sucre Bread, passing through the mythical Maracanã stadium or the Sambodrome for the carnival. Women are also honoured, often represented in a planture manner with lascivious poses.
Photo credit: Flickr – dany13
Although it happens, we recognize the art of Carioca Street to its twisted drawings, exaggerated, often filled with some derision. In short, street art Carioca is a medium of the people for the people: it is a cry of joy, a cry of joy love cry for Rio , both colorful, passionate.
Come to your turn to discover this art of the street with the duo Nina and Julia who will take you to the most curved corners of the city. With them, you'll find out very original places , very expressive and colorful paintings.
In addition to this visit on the streets of Rio that is on board a fully air-conditioned minibus, Nina and Julia will offer you a snack brasileiro to immerse yourself completely in the soul of Rio de Janeiro.
Do you know street art in Rio?
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