Hyperallergic

As Bogotá Transforms, a Movement Grows to Safeguard the City’s Street Murals

A street murals on a historical building in the Candelaria district of Bogotá, which will most likely be painted over by the city (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) BOGOTÁ — The first stop ...
Jezebel

Here's what happened when Bogota decided to let graffiti artists do their thing

Most major cities in the world frown on graffiti. Authorities penalize taggers with jail time or hefty fines. Colombia’s capital city is taking a different approach—and the results have been colorful, ...
The Washington Post

Justin Bieber’s visit to Bogota opened doors for Colombian graffiti artists

BOGOTA, Colombia — Mauricio Rodriguez says he and fellow graffiti artists always knew what could happen to them when they spray-painted on buildings in this bustling city: beatings by the police, ...
Hyperallergic

Graffiti Artists Highlight the Work of Bogotá's Informal Recyclers

Street view of graffiti artists Cosmo y La Wife’s cart, Pimp My Carroza (2018), Bogotá, Colombia (images by the author for Hyperallergic) BOGOTÁ — Informal recyclers are as ubiquitous in Bogotá as the ...
Orlando Sentinel

Photos: Bogota blooms with beautiful graffiti

Bogota, Colombia's street art scene is generating international attention, like this piece by Monstruacion. Bogota has become a hotbed for graffiti artists, but some worry that city sponsorship for ...