Montevideo’s aerosol dialogue spans the spectrum from murals to activist scrawlings to stencils to masturbatory tags. The selection below reflects what I feel best captures the artistic liveliness of the streets.
A current of social electricity courses through the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay. It runs through the plazas bustling with friends sharing mate tea gourds; it marches along with groups of candombe drummers on their weekly routes. The city’s murals and street art capture and relay the energy of the streets with a visual layer of dialogue.
I found it difficult to credit all the artists, as many pieces are unsigned—suggesting, I think, an emphasis of the artistic message. 
All photos by the author.
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