Graffitti in Salvador exposes a great deal about Brasilian politics and culture. Passionate and talented artists are given the opportunity to cover empty walls along the highways, covered construction walkways, old buildings and other moments with their work. It is respected and left untouched with a certainty that is sometimes surprising to me - it's not entirely uncommon to see artists play off of one another, creating a unique story-line authored by 5 or 6 people.
On the other hand, some are frustrated because it is art fostered under the control of the government and many worry that it ultimately stifles the creativity and growth that the ordinance claims to offer.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
A Graffitti de Limpo
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