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The Colorful 'Un-Hidden' Street Art Of Bucharest

Street art is a common sight around Romania. More and more local and international artists are using blank walls and abandoned buildings as canvases. The colorful murals and graffiti have become a tourist attraction, with artists displaying their artistic visions and raising awareness of social and political issues.

The project Un-Hidden Street Art In Romania seeks to grab the public's attention for these works. Various murals and other art can be viewed on this map.
The doorway of the Capitol Summer Theater by Pisica Patrata, also known as Alexandru Ciubotariu. He is among the most well-known street artists in Romania and uses his work to draw attention to important buildings. The Capitol Summer Theater in Bucharest was built at the beginning of the 20th century and is classified as a historical monument.
1 The doorway of the Capitol Summer Theater by Pisica Patrata, also known as Alexandru Ciubotariu. He is among the most well-known street artists in Romania and uses his work to draw attention to important buildings. The Capitol Summer Theater in Bucharest was built at the beginning of the 20th century and is classified as a historical monument.
Akacorleone is a Portuguese visual artist known for his use of refined colors, typography, characters, and shapes, which he mixes to create original compositions.
2 Akacorleone is a Portuguese visual artist known for his use of refined colors, typography, characters, and shapes, which he mixes to create original compositions.
The street art of J.Ace is part of the campaign to raise awareness of Romania's abandoned cultural heritage.
3 The street art of J.Ace is part of the campaign to raise awareness of Romania's abandoned cultural heritage.
A portrait of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor and photographer, made by Portuguese graffiti and street artist Alexandre Manuel Dias Farto, who goes by the name Vhils. Vhils uses an innovative bas-relief sculpture technique. Vhils cuts portraits into walls around Bucharest to tell the stories of its inhabitants.
4 A portrait of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor and photographer, made by Portuguese graffiti and street artist Alexandre Manuel Dias Farto, who goes by the name Vhils. Vhils uses an innovative bas-relief sculpture technique. Vhils cuts portraits into walls around Bucharest to tell the stories of its inhabitants.
Street art by iZZY iZVNE and Bboy Vean on the side of the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work in Bucharest. The style is called Space Calligraphy, with the six spirals representing poems written by Ancuta Clim, Alexandra M. Paun, and Vasile Leac.
5 Street art by iZZY iZVNE and Bboy Vean on the side of the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work in Bucharest. The style is called Space Calligraphy, with the six spirals representing poems written by Ancuta Clim, Alexandra M. Paun, and Vasile Leac.
J.Ace places small ceramic portraits in unexpected places, all related to the history of the theater, the cinema, or the surroundings. Henrieta Delavrancea, one of the first female architects in Romania, redesigned the facade and entrance of the Capitol Cinema in Bucharest.
6 J.Ace places small ceramic portraits in unexpected places, all related to the history of the theater, the cinema, or the surroundings. Henrieta Delavrancea, one of the first female architects in Romania, redesigned the facade and entrance of the Capitol Cinema in Bucharest.
A mural by Sweet Damage Crew, which is made up of artists known as Biex, Cage, Recis, Lost.Optics, Pandele, Shatran, and Boeme. Titled Make A Point, the mural depicts a girl drawing her own universe on the glass she holds in her hand.
7 A mural by Sweet Damage Crew, which is made up of artists known as Biex, Cage, Recis, Lost.Optics, Pandele, Shatran, and Boeme. Titled Make A Point, the mural depicts a girl drawing her own universe on the glass she holds in her hand.
A mural by KSELEQOQYNQYSHY (Lucian Nita) at the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work in Bucharest.
8 A mural by KSELEQOQYNQYSHY (Lucian Nita) at the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work in Bucharest.
A mural by Cristian Scutaru at the Hotel Epoque.
9 A mural by Cristian Scutaru at the Hotel Epoque.
A mural by Pisica Patrata (Alexandru Ciubotariu) at the Carturesti Verona bookstore.
10 A mural by Pisica Patrata (Alexandru Ciubotariu) at the Carturesti Verona bookstore.
Benr is a young street artist who draws his characters in many places around Bucharest. Pictured is one of Benr's works at an entrance to Cismigiu Park.
11 Benr is a young street artist who draws his characters in many places around Bucharest. Pictured is one of Benr's works at an entrance to Cismigiu Park.
A mural near Cismigiu Gardens, behind the Universe Palace.
12 A mural near Cismigiu Gardens, behind the Universe Palace.
A work by MTM Ink at UNArte.
13 A work by MTM Ink at UNArte.
A mural overlooking Food Hood on Grivitei Street.
14 A mural overlooking Food Hood on Grivitei Street.
A wall of the Moxa complex within UNArte by Nadine Kseibi.
15 A wall of the Moxa complex within UNArte by Nadine Kseibi.
Outside Histories, a 2019 work by Maria Balan, John Dot S, Robert Obert, and Pisica Patrata in the courtyard of the Scena 9 Residence in Bucharest.
16 Outside Histories, a 2019 work by Maria Balan, John Dot S, Robert Obert, and Pisica Patrata in the courtyard of the Scena 9 Residence in Bucharest.
Arthur Verona Street is one of the most colorful streets in Bucharest, known for its annual Street Delivery festival.
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Arthur Verona Street is one of the most colorful streets in Bucharest, known for its annual Street Delivery festival.
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