María Eva Duarte de Perón, more commonly known as Evita was born on 7 May 1919, and died of cancer aged 33 on 26 July 1952. We were wondering about the origin of the signature song Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and who was the real Eva Perón?
New mural by Argentine street artist Roma in Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires. Photos by Buenos Aires Street Art. Continue reading
Big cat spotted in Buenos Aires! Lioness by Cabaio Stencil painted a few days ago in Chacarita.
Bicycle murals by Argentine artist Mart (photo © BA Street Art)
Mart has painted dozens of murals featuring bicycles around Buenos Aires including a new design by a railway line in Palermo near Las Cañitas. Mart told Buenos Aires Street Art why he likes painting bikes and his love for pedal power.
Four rusty water tanks in a derelict plot of land in Palermo painted by Alfredo Segatori. Alfredo, more affectionately known as Pelado, told Buenos Aires Street Art he has called them ‘Totem tanks’ similar to the totem poles used by the Red Indians.
Today is the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Individuals and organisations all around the world have been demonstrating their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
Art in the Streets, the first major exhibition in the U.S. about the history of graffiti and street art, opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles this week. Artists include Banksy, Os Gemeos, Shepard Fairey, Invader, Swoon and others. Here are some of the best artworks by Banksy from the exhibition. Many thanks to B.Land for use of his fantastic photos.
New street art on the shutters of a local business in Palermo painted by Malegria and Nomada a few weeks ago.
It was Charlie Chaplin’s birthday this weekend. The legendary funny man and genius was born on 16th April 1889 and went on to become one of the world’s most famous actors. He was synonymous with the silent film era and for his masterful miming and slapstick comedy.
Stealing an artwork from the street and trying to flog it is the subject of a new movie called ‘How to sell a Banksy‘ but this is exactly what José Carlos Martinat did in Buenos Aires recently. All photos by Buenos Aires Street Art.
A group of Argentine street artists have transformed a ‘haunted house’ in Palermo for an exhibition with the theme ‘El Paso del tiempo’ (The passage of time) after four days of painting. Continue reading
A general strike across 33 hospitals and health clinics in Buenos Aires started today following the dispute between the city and national governments over police patrols. There’s no shortage of Buenos Aires graffiti featuring the police as our pictures show.
