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The mural aims to capture the energy and dynamism of Valparaiso’s hillsides, featuring whimsical characters and vivid colours throughout. Charquipunk’s distinctive street art style, characterised by playful figures and bold strokes, breathes energy and life into the city’s urban landscape.
- Why Is Valparaiso So Attractive to Street Artists?
- We Are Not Hippies, We Are Happies by Art + Believe
- Charquipunk & Daniel Marceli
- Beethoven Piano Stairs
- Cuellimangui
- Mr. Papillion
- Mr. L – “La Robot de Madera”
- Inti
- Pasaje Galvez
- Here’s My Valparaiso Street Art Map
Valpo is messy, grungy and a bit gritty at its very core. It’s unpolished and raw, a no-frills, tell-it-like-it-is urban playground. Valpo’s harsh and complicated past has given rise to a young and free-spirited culture of innovative creators and alternative thinkers. ‘Valparaíso, how absurd you are. You haven’t combed your hair, you’ve never had t...
“We are not Hippies, We are Happies” might just be the most popular piece of street art in all of Valparaíso. AKA- If you leave the city before getting a picture in front of this mural, were you ever even really in Valpo? It was painted by Art + Believe, an English creative duo based in Brighton, UK and is located on one of Valparaíso’s most centra...
In the same area, a few steps away from We’re Not Hippies, you’ll find a colorful collaboration by two of Chile’s own, Charquipunk and Daniel Marceli. Charquipunk is a Valpo local originally from the neighboring town of Concón. Daniel Marceli is from Chile’s southern archipelago island, Chiloe. Both artists have very distinct, recognizable styles a...
On my last trip to Valpo, I finally made it to the infamous Piano Stairs! Afterwards, I did my due diligence. I searched and searched online, and even asked locals while wandering around the city, but I failed to find much information about the origins of these magnificent musical steps. They’re pretty incredible though, aren’t they?! The piano-pai...
Two of my other favorite Valparaiso street art pieces are by a popular Spanish street artist, Cuellimangui. (YAY SPAIN!)While walking around Valpo, you’ll no doubt pass tons of his trippy, abstract pieces, easily recognizable by his signature use of mashed together, colorful creatures. My first favorite by Cuellimangui is his mini mural- “Que estas...
I found this painting when going to see one of my friend Leah of Gringa Journey’s favorites at Hostal Voyage. I was admiring the entirety of the building, turned the corner and found this gem by French Painter, Mr. Papillion. It’s a massive vibrant lifelike mural of a gorgeous young girl. She’s radiating warmth and happiness. I just absolutely love...
Simon, a member of the Stgo UnderCrew, and known as LRM or Mr. L in the street art world, is another local Chilean street artist who’s work is highly influential all over the world. He studied in Valpo’s more polished neighboring city, Viña del Mar, at Escuela de Bellas Artes, where he mastered the human form. He usually paints expressive human cha...
The below painting by INTI, another Valparaiso born artist and fellow member of the Stgo UnderCrew, might just be my favorite in all of the city! I found it on my very first trip to the Valpo and it was true love at first sight. I’m not sure if it’s the creative and perplexing nature of the mural or the fact that it uses Valparaíso’s breathtaking s...
One of the best spots in Valparaíso to spend time wandering around is the Galvez passage.This narrow street is tucked in a crevice of Cerro Alegre and is a little hub of street art, galleries, cafés and shops that feature local designers. Walking the length of this cobblestone passage you’ll find more recognizable pieces by Cuellimangui and Daniel ...
Looking for more information on the history of Valparaiso street artists and their incredible works? Try taking ValpoStreetArt’s GraFREEti Tour during your visit. It’s offered every day, twice a day (once on Sundays) and is such a great introduction to the art scene in the city! Oh yeah, and a big plus- it’s FREE! Tips are of course appreciated.
Aug 28, 2021 · Street Art Route in Valparaíso. By: Chile Travel - 28 August, 2021. We love urban art! That’s why we decided to make the Street Art Route in Valparaiso and follow the print of the most remarkable creations decorating Chile’s main port, all make to surprise and inspire!
Jan 11, 2023 · Valparaíso, Chile Is an Open-Air Museum for Colorful Street Art. Valparaiso, Chile, is home to some of the most colorful and captivating street art in the world. From intricate murals to vibrant graffiti pieces, this city has something for everyone.
Sep 15, 2024 · Explore Valparaíso's vibrant street art scene, where colorful murals and graffiti transform the city into an open-air gallery of creativity and culture.
Sep 16, 2024 · Valparaíso hosts several street art festivals throughout the year, attracting artists from around the world. These events are perfect for seeing new works and meeting the artists behind them. Valparaíso Graffiti Festival : Held annually, this festival brings together some of the best street artists from Chile and beyond.
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Oct 12, 2023 · You don’t have to be a street art connoisseur to recognize the world-class quality of walls painted up on Valpo’s cerros (hills). The city is an open-air art gallery these days with artists coming to paint from all corners of Chile.
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