Graffiti’s roots can be traced back to ancient cave paintings and inscriptions, but it gained prominence through counterculture movements in the USA and France.
From the streets of the world to an exhibition space! Ita Cultural institution in Sao Paulo presents an extraordinary showcase of art that emerged from public spaces and is easily accessible to the community. Titled "Beyond the Streets: Graffiti Stories," this exhibition offers an overview and historical perspective of urban art-street art-and graffiti. Binho Ribeiro, an artist and the exhibition's curator, remarks, "Among other major projects, I believe this was one of the greatest opportunities we had to showcase this culture. This exhibition signifies the recognition by a distinguished institution. As a curator and someone deeply involved in this artistic scene, I perceive it as part of an ongoing process, which has been evolving through various other exhibitions, such as the Graffiti Biennials." Juliano Ferreira, the visual arts coordinator at Ita Cultural, adds, "Engaging in a dialogue with the street and its output is something that has already occurr