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    The city as a canvas

    Considering modern muralism was born in Mexico City in the 1920s, and the city’s buildings have millions of square kilometres of wall space, it is no wonder that the Mexican capital has a dynamic street art scene. From stencilling to spray painting, from freehand drawing to stickering, local and international artists alike are making the city their canvas. Pictured here is a collaboration between artists from Mexico (Saner), Holland (Cs53) and France (Ekla). (Julie Schwietert Collazo)

The city as a canvas

Considering modern muralism was born in Mexico City in the 1920s, and the city’s buildings have millions of square kilometres of wall space, it is no wonder that the Mexican capital has a dynamic street art scene. From stencilling to spray painting, from freehand drawing to stickering, local and international artists alike are making the city their canvas. Pictured here is a collaboration between artists from Mexico (Saner), Holland (Cs53) and France (Ekla). (Julie Schwietert Collazo)

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