Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour

Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour

The graffiti tour in Buenos Aires introduces the artistic and political history of the city through its murals. The Palermo area, known for its artistic significance, features notable sites including the Museum of Latin American Art and various artisanal markets.

The tour starts at Plazoleta Julio Cortazar, exploring key streets such as Roussel and Santa Rosa, and Gorriti and Lavalleja to discover impressive street art. A local guide shares the historical context of graffiti in Buenos Aires, detailing its evolution from the early 20th century to the influence of aerosol art in the 1960s, the impact of dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s, and the recent revival of graffiti since 2014, supported by local and international artists.

Participants will see works by artists like Grolou and Dame, Adrián Escandar, and Alfredo Segatori, including the Worldwide Wall, a collaborative sticker-based street art project.

The tour concludes around 5 pm at the corner of Gorriti and Lavalleja.