The street art world has been mourning the passing of Tamara Djurovic, also known by her artist’s name Hyuro.
Mural entitled ‘Yes we can!’ by Hyuro in Buenos Aires (2013) (photo © BA Street Art)
Hyuro died at her home in Valencia, Spain on Thursday. She was born in Argentina and later moved to Valencia where she started out painting walls in 2009 after meeting Spanish street artist Escif.
Mural by Hyuro with Jaz entitled “Tribute to the Housewife” in Buenos Aires (2013) (photo © BA Street Art)
Hyuro became known for her figurative style with themes in her murals often relating to the role of women in society.
Detail of mural with Jaz in Buenos Aires (2013) (photo © BA Street Art)
Hyuro has also returned to Argentina on a number of occasions and found time to paint murals in Buenos Aires.
Mural by Hyuro in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires (2011) (photo © BA Street Art)
In recent years, she has also painted large scale murals around the world as well as all over her home city of Valencia.
Mural in Cabanyal neighbourhood of Valencia (2017) (photo © BA Street Art)
All photos by © Buenos Aires Street Art
