Art and color in the streets of the Guadalupe neighborhood in San Miguel de Allende
Several years ago, a large wall on Canción India Street was designated for urban artists to paint more than 15 murals.
Over the years, the streets of the Guadalupe neighborhood have become giant canvases for local and foreign artists. What began as a cultural project for which one of the streets at the end of the neighborhood was dedicated ended up becoming the identity of a community that is proud to exhibit urban art in majestic murals.
Several years ago, a large wall on Canción India Street was designated for urban artists to paint more than 15 murals that would change year after year. As time went by, the creators were looking for more spaces and the neighbors gave them up after witnessing the quality of the works.
Now there are more than 50 murals that adorn the facades with paintings of animals, people, everyday, historical and even religious scenes, landscapes, caricatures, abstract works or simple fretwork.
Although most of the murals have been painted for free by visual artists who request spaces, some find sponsors among people and businesses in the city.
There are also those who, when they come to live in the neighborhood, adopt this peculiar characteristic by hiring urban artists to decorate their facades.
The Guadalupe neighborhood is popular in San Miguel located near the downtown area that welcomes tourists and locals who are amazed to explore its colorful streets.
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