Meet Brazilian artists who are a global reference in urban art

Meet Brazilian artists who are a global reference in urban art. Photo: br.depositphotos.com.

Names like Eduardo Kobra, Criola, Filite and Cranio are recognized in several countries and have art spread throughout Brazil Art is everywhere, and what we call “urban art” only reinforces that even the gray streets of the big city can become the stage for beautiful works. There are artists who … Read more

Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, in Rio de Janeiro, receives canvas made by Eduardo Kobra in honor of Gloria Maria

Urban artist Eduardo Kobra observes the work Eternamente Gloria, which will be on display from this Saturday at the Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture. Photo: Studio Kobra/Disclosure.

The work, from 4 meters by height by 3 meters wide, will be displayed until 11 March. Admission is free. Muhcab opens the door to a star. This Saturday (11 February), the Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture, maintained by the Municipal Secretary of Culture of Rio, recebe uma enorme tela comRead more

Miami neighborhood becomes international art destination

Wynwood Walls, Miami. Photo: Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Wynwood represents the largest concentration of street art in the United States. A neighborhood abandoned by the government undergoes a huge cultural change and becomes an international art reference, attracting numerous tourists to the city. This is what happened to Wynwood, in Miami. This transformation was only possible, largely, by … Read more