To commemorate the World Cup here is a selection of street art featuring Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Kun Aguero from the streets of Buenos Aires. Exclusive photos by Buenos Aires Street Art.
Maradona mural with the World Cup trophy painted a few weeks before World Cup 2014 (photo: Miguel Babjaczuk)
Stencil of Messi in Palermo
Paste up of Messi in Palermo Soho
Stencil of a young Messi in Villa Crespo
Artwork using newspaper featuring Argentine striker Kun Aguero for Nike ad
Maradona Hand of God mural by Emy Mariani, Lean Frizzera and Martin Ron in Palermo
‘Guachito Kill’ stencil mocking the official World Cup 1978 mascot ‘Gauchito’
The 1978 World Cup was held in Argentina during the military dictatorship but the mascot showed a different image to the world.
‘Inmundo 78’ meaning ‘filthy’ relating to the 1978 World Cup held in Argentina during ‘El Proceso’
Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in the 1978 World Cup Final that was played in El Monumental Stadium just a few blocks away from the ESMA (Navy Petty Officers’ School of Mechanics) where civilians were imprisoned, tortured and killed during the dictatorship.
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