“Beyond Walls” by Saype in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
July 25, 2022
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For the fifteenth stage of the global artwork “Beyond Walls” in Rio de Janeiro, Saype strives to bridge the impassable distance between Benin (tenth stage of the project) and Brazil. Thus allowing those who left across the ocean never to return, to feel again the desperate embrace of those who saw them drift away forever……
JR unveils giant athletes in Rio De Janeiro
August 3, 2016
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In anticipation of the Olympic Games opening this week-end in Rio De Janeiro, French artist JR unveiled a series of giant installations. The first giant street art piece represents Sudanese athlete Mohamed Younes Idriss who lives and trains in cologne, germany. ‘He missed out on qualification for the 2016 rio olympics but he is there some…
Brusk DMV creates a large mural in Rio De Janeiro
October 26, 2015
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Brusk from the legendary Da Mental Vaporz crew just got back from South America where he was invited by the good people from Art RUA to create a new piece.Painting on the streets of Rio De Janeiro, the French artist recreated one of his iconic images with this large-scale version of his fire-extinguisher. Found throughout…
Os Gemeos reveal a permanent installation “Bunker” @ Museu Casa do Pontal
February 7, 2015
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On 31st of January, Os Gemeos revealed their first ever permanent installation, built for Museu Casa do Pontal in Rio De Janeiro. For this project Gustavo and Antonio Pandolfo were working on a piece that will show their urban art influences and importance in connection with traditional Brazilian art. The result is “Bunker”, an installation…
Vhils New Murals In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
April 23, 2013
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Alexandre Farto aka Vhils is now in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for his upcoming exhibition at Clark Art Center.The Portuguese artist and his crew spent the last few weeks working on the streets of Rio where they dropped a series of fresh portraits.Vhils’ work continues explores the layers of urban space and its history through…
Orticanoodles New Mural In Rio, Brazil
May 25, 2012
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Italian artists Orticanoodles are in South America where they just completed this huge new stencil on the streets of Rio De Janeiro.This new mural is a portrait of Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, better known as Gilberto Gil, a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment.
Os Gêmeos For Back2Black Festival Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
August 27, 2011
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Back2Black Festival opened yesterday and more pictures from the event are now surfacing. As seen in our preview yesterday, here are some closeups from Os Gêmeos’ balloon installation and finally visuals from the amazing Brazilian flag they painted on a train at the Estação Leopoldina. Daylight pics by Os Gemeos
Os Gêmeos For Back2Black Festival Preview, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
August 26, 2011
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Os Gêmeos been appointed responsible for the art direction of the Back2Black Festival 2011 in Rio de Janeiro. This is a preview of what’s been installed yesterday at the Estação Leopoldina. As usual with the Brazilian Brothers this looks amazing so check back with us soon for final pictures!

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