Installations, sculptures, adhesives and mainly the graffiti define the term “street art” or urban art. Present, most of the time, in unusual sites of large cities, the works of the genre demand a little more dedication and curiosity of the average tourist.
To assist those who enjoy works outside of thematic tours, some sites offer mappings done in collaboration scheme, which indicate the location of arts in streets around the world. Meet eight of them below:
São Paulo – The official site of the city tour has a detailed roadmap, with map and highlights for the main artists with work on the streets of Sao Paulo.
Street Art Locator – With the collaboration of users, the page maps works in several countries. It is possible to search by location or description of the work, within seven categories. The site also has a free iPhone application.
Red Bull Street Art – In addition to maps, the page offers a virtual tour with 360-degree view through the Street View technology.
Big Art Mob – The site features maps and virtual tour also through Street View tool. He also points to the latest works added by users and the main highlights.
Urban Art Guide – Exploring the large volume of Berlin street art and Hamburg, the site features maps and applications to the two cities, both compatible with iPhone and Nokia.
Street Art London – Reference in urban art, London is mapped by this site that has detailed posts, link to download application, and a website to book tours.
LDN Graffiti – Suitable for those who want to find work on their own, the site has street art events gallery, with addresses and maps of the works of existing works in London.
Street Art Belgium – Ideal for those bags packed heads to Belgium, the site identifies works scattered in various cities, with appropriate location maps.
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