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Crack & Shine – São Paulo

Spray Daily — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:56:20 +0000

Nice short movie directed by Will Robson Scott featuring Os Gemeos and many more!

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Travel Report – Sao Paulo, Brazil #2 [Graffiti]

Spray Daily — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:11:24 +0000

I was never really in to graffiti. That is, I’ve been interested in what now is called street art since I can remember, and I always noticed graff, but I prefer tags and bombing to pieces. Then I came to Sao Paulo, and well, BOOM! This city is covered in all types of public space take over and graffiti is a huge part of it. SP is home to some really great writers, and in my opinion graff here is creative and evolving in a way I haven’t seen in other places. Maybe it’s just that my eyes where opened, maybe it’s that reality for writers here is different than in the northern parts of the world. Graff is somewhat accepted by people and society here, it’s part of the culture to paint houses in bright colors and police don’t really have time or care to stop you if you’re doing a piece in the middle of the day. Look like you’re supposed to be there and nobody will mind, not even if you’re doing a huge piece in the middle of a busy highway! If you have the opportunity to come here, do it! There’s really no place like it, the streets speak loud and the people here are among the friendliest I’ve encountered! Come here, paint, bomb, drink caipirinhas and experience the puls of a city that truly never rests! Steph is a traveling urban photographer that’s documenting the worlds largest art collection, one street at the time. Check out allyouseeiscrimeinthecity.com for online travel guides and great photos and follow on Instagram for daily updates from her trips. [See image gallery at www.spraydaily.com]

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Travel Report – Sao Paulo, Brazil [Bombing]

Spray Daily — Thu, 21 May 2015 08:39:31 +0000

After traveling around South America for 3 months, I finally reached Sao Paulo and I was instantly amazed. Not only is the city full of Pixaçao, street art, murals and graffiti, it’s also bombed with world class hands. I found tags by writers from all over the world and it was great to finally see all those “Paulista” hands I’ve been hearing so much about live.

For me, tags are the most beautiful and interesting part of graffiti, so I was in heaven! I found some new favorites and I fell in love with the Sao Paulo bombed doors, so fucking stunning! This city is one that truly never sleeps, it’s cosmopolitan in a way that can only be compared to New York City and the people are one of the friendliest I’ve ever met. There’s always something going on, graffiti events, art show openings or just the traditional Sunday painting walls the whole day and drinking beer thing. Sao Paulo is where you need to visit if you’re into any sort of public space take over, incredibly inspiring and hospitable. I can’t recommend you enough to travel here, you won’t regret it and you’ll never want to leave!

Steph is a traveling urban photographer that’s documenting the worlds largest art collection, one street at the time.
Check out allyouseeiscrimeinthecity.com for online travel guides and great photos and follow on Instagram for daily updates from her trips.

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Recap of Heerlen Murals 2014

Spray Daily — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:00:19 +0000

HRLN Murals 2014 recap presents a overview of the street art festival held in Heerlen, Netherlands. An eclectic selection of international artists from the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, Chile, and Brazil. The art on display includes murals, works on canvas, installations, illustrations and photography.

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Hello My Name Is: Finok [VLOK]

Spray Daily — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:51:48 +0000

Name: Finok
Crew: VLOK
City/Country: Sao Paulo, Brasil

When did you start writing: Started in 2002…

What’s graffiti for you: Graffiti for me is an addiction that you can’t leave it, and you don’t want to leave it!

Influences: Simple things, with style.

Quantity vs quality: Quantity with quality.

What keeps you still writing: That vicious circle, the atmosphere.

Future plans: Do what I always did.

Instagram: @finok
Website: www.finok.com.br

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‘Namaste India’ – Ise & Finok visiting India

Spray Daily — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:37:46 +0000

“Namaste India” features footage from the travels of Sao Paulo, Brazil based graffiti writers Finok and Ise of the VLOK crew to India. Filmed in the cities of New Delhi, Varanasi, and Agra, unlike conventional graffiti videos, this clip focuses more on the colorful culture of city life on the streets. found over at www.12ozprophet.com

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