{"id":98880342,"date":"2021-04-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/3-cities-with-amazing-street-art\/"},"modified":"2021-05-06T06:52:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:52:12","slug":"best-cities-to-visit-for-street-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/best-cities-to-visit-for-street-art\/","title":{"rendered":"9 of Best Cities Around the World to Visit for Street Art"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who’s knowledgeable of art is already aware of the evolution of street art, to pop art, to high art, and back to the streets again. Street art has always managed to maintain the credibility and sincerity that the fine art found in galleries is often criticized for lacking (or losing once it becomes popular). Street art strives to be unpretentious, accessible, and free. And not just \u201cfree\u201d as in \u201cliberated\u201d, but also as in \u201cdoesn\u2019t cost you a single cent to go see.\u201d\u00a0 So when you\u2019re talking about traveling on a budget, what better way to see art and learn about local culture than taking in some street art?<\/p>\n

Here are 9 of the best cities to visit for street art (and a few helpful resources):<\/p>\n

Melbourne, Australia
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The Aussies have actually learned to embrace street art as a celebration of culture, and even founded the Stencil Art Prize<\/a> in 2009 — which was originally an annual cash award for an Aussie artist using a stencil art (a long-standing street art technique). One artist to look out for in Melbourne is Ha-Ha (real name Regan Tamanui), a famous \u201crolling\u201d artist (who uses paint rollers to apply wheatpaste signs) that\u2019s been working in the city since the early 2000\u2019s. A recurring theme in his work is infamous Australian bushraider Ned Kelly.<\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/h2>\n

The local artists of Brazil most populated city are big into murals — and into BIG murals, with lots of collaboration. The neighborhoods are tightly packed, but the city moves at a fast pace, so it\u2019s good to know where you plan to go, rather than wander. You should definitely plot a course using Arte Fora do Museu<\/a>, an interactive digital map of street art and other cultural wonders.<\/p>\n

New York City, USA<\/h2>\n
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“Buskwick #2<\/a>” by Franck Michel<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Considered by many to be the undisputed king of street art since way back in the 1970s, Graffiti artists have long flocked to New York City. The Big Apple is an inspiring a host of amazing street art creations. While Brooklyn tends to be the epicenter of graffiti wall art, you will find funky pieces in every borough. Popular street art locations in New York<\/a> include the Bronx Wall of Fame on East 173rd Street, the Big Pun Memorial Mural, the Bowery Graffiti Wall, and the Audobon Mural Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lisbon, Portugal<\/h2>\n

The historic Portuguese capital of Lisbon is home to some of the world’s most interesting displays of street art featuring both local and global artists. Any tours of the city’s street art scene should start in the Mouraria and head towards to the Bairro Alto. Visitors should also want to carve out time to check out the Graca Literary Walk<\/a>. The quaint cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, and rolling countryside hills of the city make the perfect backdrop for impromptu art creations.<\/p>\n

YOU MANY ALSOI ENJOY: 9 Must-See Museums in Paris (That Aren\u2019t the Louvre)<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Berlin, Germany<\/h2>\n
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