Street art of Brazil

Brazilian culture and diversity are unrivaled. Everything in Brazil reflects this, including the incredible street art. Many Brazilian artists are well-known throughout the world, and their work can be found on the architectural structures of cities such as Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil's capital, Brasilia. The gray walls of these Brazilian cities are painted with a variety of works ranging from amusing and creative drawings to expressions of the country's social problems. Every second person in Brazil is a potential birthplace for the future of art, sports, and other forms of self-expression.

Sao Paulo, known for having one of the most vibrant street art scenes in South America, has produced great graffiti artists who have left their mark not only in the city but all over the world. Sao Paulo has become an outdoor art museum, with alleyways and large avenues increasingly attracting visitors who come to the city just to see this type of cultural expression, with neighborhoods such as Cambuci and Vila Madalena leading the way.

It is possible to do your thing while remaining legal: in 2009, the Brazilian government passed a law decriminalizing street art if it is executed with the permission of the building's owner. Another law was passed this year, expanding legalization from private to public spaces. Street artists can now legally beautify public areas such as columns, certain walls, and construction sites.