Urban art in Buenos Aires
Through graffiti and mural paintings, discover one of the major urban art trends in Latin America.
In Buenos Aires, art surprises you every step you take. On building facades, walls and even old train wagons, discover mural paintings that will capture everybody’s attention and graffiti that will set you thinking. In the 80s, these art expressions were considered an act of vandalism and protest. In the 90s, though, local and international artists formed an innovative urban art movement. An explosion of shapes and colors. A city where walls tell stories.
Discover the avant-garde. See the work of Alfredo Segatori, Pum Pum, Martin Ron and other celebrity mural painters. Come to Color BA, an urban art festival where local and international artists paint on walls, facades and party walls. Enjoy guided tours and circuits to have a look at the city’s graffiti and murals. Buenos Aires invites you to see its walls through different eyes.
Geographic location: City of Buenos Aires.
Average altitude: 28 meters above sea level.
Climate: warm and humid. Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing: in winter (June through September), take warm clothes, a cap and scarf. In summer (December through March), a light jacket to wear at night will be enough. Also take comfortable (preferably light-colored) clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. In fall (March through June) or spring (September through December) bring an umbrella or raincoat. Take comfortable footwear.
What to do: in self-toured circuits, see works of art for all tastes: traditional and emerging trends.