By cryptoreforma on Skatehive
It won't be inaugurated until July 16, but I'm already sharing the latest institutional mural in Coimbra. Signed by artist Mário Belém and created by Mistaker Maker - Plataforma de Intervenção Artística, it is located in the city center, at the intersection of Avenida Fernão de Magalhães with Rua da Sota and Rua Adelino Veiga, in Largo das Ameias. I divide street art into two parts. 1) Institutional, like this one, because it's paid for by public money. In this case by Coimbra City Council. It cost around 12,000 euros and was finished a few days ago. 2) The Marginal, which is supported by the creators, who ensure the entire production and, often, with adrenaline running high. The mural is 13 meters wide by 7.5 meters high and is inspired by the legend of the “Battle of the Snake”, related to the founding of the city of Coimbra (Portugal). This intervention aims to revitalize this urban area, enhance the city's identity and memory, and reinforce its cultural and tourist positioning The