Astounding Street Art

Colombia is shedding its unfavorable image thanks to a cultural and creative revival that rivals that of any South American country. Nowhere is this more clear than in Bogotá's street art, which exposes the capital's graffiti artists' unbridled creativity. Engaging with street art is one of the most vivid experiences you will have here. The reclassification of graffiti has resulted in Bogotá being a hotspot of worldwide talent, with both local and internationally known artists congregating here to develop their craft.

Colombians have embraced street art as a form of artistic expression. Businesses in Bogotá frequently employ artists to construct facades in order to minimize mindless tagging, while advertising efforts use the media as a way to reach their target audience. For the grafters, it's an opportunity to make powerful social commentary about the nation's politics, champion their heroes, or lighten the days of those who have suffered as a result of Colombia's somewhat murky past.

Miko, Zudoco, Bastardilla, Guache, Zancudo, and Ledania are among the other prominent grafters and collectives to keep an eye out for as you walk the city's streets. The duration of these exhibitions in Colombia is impossible to predict; a mural or stencil could survive five days or five years. This effervescent city will always be brimming with home-grown and foreign talent who continuously challenge perceptions through world-class graffiti.