Graffiti: Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Floripa

We have seen some good wall art in this part of the world. I don't know whether the best term is mural or graffiti, but it is painted pictures, outside, on a wall.

We have not sought any of the murals we have seen, and I'm sure if we went looking we could find many more great pieces of art. Every time we find one, though, I take a picture if I have my camera. Below are five of the best we've seen this year (click each one to see a bigger version!)

Montevideo, Uruguay:
The murals we see in Montevideo are usually brush painted rather than spray painted. They often show scenes of poverty.


We see this one every day. It's next to a 'project' neighborhood near our apartment. It depicts a common sight in Montevideo: a horse drawn cart for transporting recylceables.



We also see this one everyday. It shows a candombe troup staying warm by a bonfire.

Buenos Aires, Argentina:
We didn't begin to scratch the surface of street art in Buenos Aires. The urban jungle extends for miles in every direction and there must be some amazing gems tucked away on walls far from well warn tourist paths.


I love the subway stairwell in front of this transport themed mural in Buenos Aires


In the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. I spotted this on my second visit.

Florianapolis, Brazil:


Near a happening nightlife hub of Floripa. Like the place itself, this one has great colors.