graffiti destinations vol. 4

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

cape town is a port city on south africa’s southwest coast. it’s also home to some of the most well known street artists today, such as FAITH47. street art has evolved over the years from a statement of protest against the status quo during the apartheid to a tool of self expression and imagination seen on the walls of old buildings all throughout the city today.

here’s a look as some of the magnificent and colorful murals found throughout cape town.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA

russia may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for places to see epic graffiti, but it should be on your list! in more recent years, western culture has greatly influenced the russian street art scene, encouraging more urban art in the outskirts of moscow. the change came about four years ago, when the city realized the overwhelming grey dullness of its suburban neighborhoods and made it a mission to add color to the city.

check out some of the murals below:

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK (USA)

what’s better than a trip to new york city? a tour of new york city’s world famous graffiti pieces. even BANKSY has left his mark on the walls of new your city’s alleyways and skyscrapers. when you visit, you can even take a walking or bike tour of the famous street art around town!

check out a few of the stops here first: