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.
Today is the anniversary of the start of the Falkland Islands War or ‘la guerra de las Malvinas’. The 2nd of April 1982 marks the day that the military government under General Galtieri decided to retake the islands with an ill-thought out invasion.
Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is still to announce that she will be standing again in the national elections on October 23rd but behind the scenes her election campaign is gathering momentum. Following the death of her husband Néstor Kirchner, it has been widely expected that she will run for a second term in office but she is still to make her intentions known in public.
Argentine artists Ever, Jaz, Mart and Poeta have created a new mural in Palermo. Photos by Buenos Aires Street Art.
This is a political stencil of Jorge Rafael Videla, Carlos Menem and Mauricio Macri saying ‘Recycle the rubbish’.
