4.30pm | The Murals of Palermo

Finish the tour in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood with several major works

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Palermo has become one of the city's most fashionable neighbourhoods over the last couple of decades, and street art has a large presence. You'll find a business specialising in the subject at Costa Rica 5929 - La Galería Unión, which has a permanent exhibition. After visiting this little gallery, hit the street and check out the best of the neighbourhood's urban artworks.

Mujer cargando casa (woman carrying a house)

This picture makes reference to the history of the property on which it's painted. The building was occupied as a squat before the squatters were evicted by the police. Australian artist Magee makes use of the texture of the cement and gives it the face of a woman with no home. (El Salvador 5715).  

Stencils

Fukuro Noodle Bar (Costa Rica 5514) has one of the most notable facades in the area. It was created by Caballo Stencil, an artist belonging to the Vómito Attack collective. There's another piece by the same artist further up the street towards Juan B Justo.

A tango finale

The grand finale of our tour is provided by four tango-themed murals by Alfredo Segatori, located under the bridges on Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Bullrich. You'll also find a range of graffiti under the train lines (in Juan B. Justo, from Nicaragua to Paraguay). 

A well-deserved drink:

That's the end of the itinerary. Stop off at Post Street Bar (Thames 1885) for a bit of refreshment. This bar, decorated with graffiti, is open every day from 7pm. And if you still want to see more, check out Hidra de Tres Cabezas (Three-headed Hydra) at the junction of Córdoba y Malabia, a huge mural painted by Madrid's Spock.

 

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