When the Writing on the Wall is Art: 10 Latinx Street Artists You Need to Know

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With its bold, vibrant colors and larger-than-life statements, Latinx graffiti art is much more than just spray-painted walls. Far beyond its riveting aesthetic, these painted murals reflect our community and nuestra voz.

For many Latinx street artists, graffiti is a way to express political and social concerns like immigration, violence against women, or racism; and a way to showcase the beauty of life and the power of one’s heritage. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy artists to follow:

4Kristy Sandoval

pintora.ksan Latinx Muralist
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Her bewitching mural Colonize depicts a young girl releasing butterflies and parrots from a barred window. She told Mic that she believes her artwork to be a form of feminist activism.