Something I've noticed since I've been here is that Buenos Aires is so colorful. Not in the "the people are so vibrant and varied" way, which they are, but literally the colors of the leaves are greener, the sky is bluer, the reds are redder and the yellows almost blinding. It's hard to say whether that's why graffiti is so prominent, or if it's the graffiti that gives the city it's colorful ambiance. Regardless, street graffiti is art here, meant to be appreciated by everyone for free. Many shops and restaurants commission graffiti artists to adorn their outer walls, and graffiti artists will often times attach their email addresses to their murals.
I'm lucky enough to have a boyfriend with a good camera and an even better eye for art, so if you're interested in taking a gander at some appealing street art click on the link and head on over to his blog.
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