Porto Nobre e Leal

Inaugurated in 2014 with the oficial program called Primeira Parede Livre (first free wall), it was the first of several artistic interventions commissioned by the city hall of the town and marked a turning point on the city policy.
The 250 m2 wall has, on one side, Hazul's faceless, round-shaped figures and, on the other, Mr. Dheo's hyper-realistic line, who drew his father with Porto in his hand.

MrDheo is a Porto based street artist that always related to Art.
When he was three years old he began to copy sentences from newspapers and magazines and drawing on his own. Always rejecting any kind of connection to a school or Art course in his childhood, he developed his own techniques, which enabled him to evolve without direct influences.
As an autodidact, the first contact with graffiti appeared at the age of fifteen and soon his drawings turned into countless letter studies. Months later he did his first street painting and started to meet other artists to whom he related and that motivated him to carry on.
Today – after more than two decades of continuous work – Mr.Dheo already made interventions in over fifty cities all over the world. He collaborates with well-known international brands and companies although he keeps the street as the perfect place to create. Versatile, he dedicates himself mostly to photorealistic productions which, together with graphic components, give him a very personal style in constant growth and development.

Inaugurated in 2014 with the official program called Primeira Parede Livre (first free wall), it was the first of several artistic interventions commissioned by Porto city hall and marked a turning point on the city's policy. One part of the 250 m2 wall is painted with the faceless, round-shaped figures by Hazul. Because the trees have grown the piece is more difficult to see in spring and summer when the trees have leaves.

S&D - Pilar europeu dos direitos sociais

Tamara Alves  is a Portuguese visual artist and illustrator, currently based in Lisbon. 
 
Tamara Alves has been weaving a narrative that celebrates in a raw, poetic way the primeval vitality of strong sensations, of an animal becoming, of brute passion, as opposed to rational deliberation.
 
 Based on the idea that our instincts are what defines us, the artist invokes a universe of (female) human and animal figures in interaction with the natural landscape and objects imbued with a strong symbolic charge that invite us to embrace feelings as a wild and untamed driving force.
In this artwork, Flowers simbolize the inner evolution, the long path that the human being goes through. This evolution goes side by side with taking care of this flower, taking care of each other, taking care of ourselves.

Nuno Costa is a versatile Portuguese artist who excels in both street art and tattooing. Under the moniker "Costah," he creates striking graffiti murals that often blend intricate illustrations with a touch of watercolor aesthetics. When working as a tattoo artist, he goes by "Doc," showcasing his mastery in detailed and personalized designs. His artistic range and unique style have earned him recognition in both the urban art and tattoo communities. he is very active in Portugal, Spain and France.

Mural Description

This mural features two figures embracing, symbolizing solidarity and support. Behind them, the Ukrainian flag serves as a backdrop, highlighting the current conflict. In the yellow portion of the flag, the names of countries experiencing conflict or crisis are listed, including Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine, drawing attention to global suffering. Across the flag, the word "HOPE" is painted in large, white letters, conveying a powerful message of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of global struggles and the universal desire for peace.

Dom Quixote e Sancho Pança

On Miguel Bombarda Street, We had the first legalized painted in 2013, artwork coordinated by the Circus Network, gallery and creative agency dedicated to the street art.
Work done with the collaboration of 3 artists : Mesk, Fedor and Mots, in a wall of 130 m3.
We can see D. Quixote emerges, accompanied by Sancho Pança in brown shades with a very "futuristic" horse.

Born in Porto, where she studied Classical Ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance and obtained a Master's degree in Architecture.

Her first contact with Graffiti occurred in 2003, in Lisbon, through friends involved in the avant-garde of the Hip Hop movement in Portugal. It was also during this period that she took her first steps as an architect. In 2006, together with two colleagues, she received the 1st prize in the Architecture Competition "Sache_ A Baixa do Porto", for the rehabilitation of a building in the historic center, on Rua D. Hugo, Sé, Porto.

In 2007, she wrote a master's dissertation where she studied Alienation in the contemporary city and the phenomenon of Graffiti as a byproduct of it. In December 2011, she opened Dedicated Store Porto, the city's first store dedicated to Graffiti and Street Art, a project she maintained for 11 years. During this period, she organized international meetings and various cultural events to promote Urban Art and Graffiti.

In 2015, she was invited to join Stick Up Girlz, the first International and Female Graffiti Crew. In 2021, at the invitation of the European Union Delegation in Cape Verde, she created a project with the purpose of Promoting Rights and active participation of young women from the Safende neighborhood, in the city of Praia. Since then, she has developed humanitarian projects in the scope of Gender Equality and Empowerment.

In 2023, she was awarded the Medal of Merit of the City of Porto, by the Municipality.

Currently, in parallel with humanitarian projects, her work is in painting murals and canvases, illustration and writing graphic novels. She tells stories through visual poems that represent Order in Chaos. She combines various aesthetics that reflect her individual expression and how she sees the world: she believes that the harmony of the Whole is determined by the harmony between all its Parts.

She uses Art for the creation of happy memories as tools for building Identity and Self-Worth, as she believes it is a powerful instrument in terms of human connections, sharing and community involvement. Transversally, her work reveals meaning in Memory, in a continuous self-representation that transforms pain into purpose, 'wall to wall'. She seeks to live on her own terms and that her persistence can inspire others to do the same with their lives.

Nova Visão is an eyewear shop that transforms into an urban art when the grates close. A secret to discover!

Joana Vasconcelos is a prominent Portuguese artist renowned for her large-scale installations and sculptures that often challenge traditional notions of art. Her work frequently incorporates everyday objects and traditional Portuguese crafts, transforming them into thought-provoking pieces that explore themes of identity, gender, and consumer culture.

The Porto mural, composed of approximately 8,000 hand-painted tiles, exemplifies her ability to blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns pay homage to Portugal's rich tile-making heritage, while the overall design reflects Vasconcelos's modern artistic vision.

This artwork is more than just a decorative piece; it's a conversation starter. It invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between tradition and modernity, public and private spaces, and the role of art in urban environments. As you stand before this captivating mural, you're not just observing a work of art; you're engaging with a piece of Porto's cultural landscape.

Landscape

Beautiful artwork of the facade of the theater Carlos Alberto by Martinha Maia.

Porto

Youth One aka Adalberto Brito was born in Angola. Known as one of the major boosters of the Graffiti scene in Portugal, as part of the Hip-Hop culture, he has profoundly inspired Graffiti artists during the 90's.
Youth One was the name he adopted because he believes "he should die old with a young spirit" and that free spirit is very present in all of his works.

Germano Silva

Look at Porto

Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, has been interacting visually with the urban environment  since his days as a prolific graffiti writer in the early-to-mid 2000s.

He was influenced by the transformations brought on by the intensive urban development the country underwent in the 1980s and 1990s. He was particularly inspired by the way city walls absorb the social and historical changes that take place around them. Applying his original methods of creative destruction, Vhils digs into the surface layers of our material culture like a contemporary urban archaeologist, exposing what lies beyond the superficiality of things, making visible the invisible.

The piece "look at Porto" combines natural and human elements, with the figure’s eye gazing out poetically towards the city and its old neighbourhoods, humanising the built environment while highlighting the wealth of its human heritage.

His unique approach and artwork have been garnering critical acclaim around the globe.

.MIRA.

Daniel Elme, artist from Caldas da Rainha, but living in the town of Porto, exhibit by this wonderful example of the stencil graffiti, a random figure of a old lady in blue shades. 
The purpose of this artwork is to show us the strong aging of the people of the town and by that, the desertion of the town.

This mural by the Spanish street artist Sam3, located in Porto, Portugal, depicts a large silhouette of a human figure with their hand raised near their face. Painted in a minimalistic and monochromatic style, the artwork is both striking and ambiguous, inviting viewers to interpret its meaning. The negative space created by the silhouette outlines a second figure within the composition, suggesting a narrative of introspection or duality. Sam3 is known for his large-scale, often shadowy figures that explore themes of humanity, nature, and identity. This piece was created in 2011 as part of the Manobras No Porto Festival, adding a contemplative presence to the urban landscape.

Continuidade

MOTS: "Having the famous old market “Mercado Ferreira Borges” has inspiration and reference for this project, the idea of making this mural was to provide unity and background for this amazing iron structure that is an icon of the city of Porto. The use of cold blues represents the mass of the iron with sharp geometric forms, wherein between this shapes small appointments of more warm colours can be seen with the intention of bringing into the wall pieces of the decorations in the metal structure of the building.

This project doesn’t pretend to be invasive and independent, but instead a fusion between the market, the mural and the city.

It is the biggest piece we did so far (500-meter square). It is located near the iconic Douro river and it became part of its panoramic view. | Porto, 2017." www.mots.pt

Mural of a paper boat in a white serrated circle.

Half Rabbit

Bordalo II, one of the most important portuguese street art artist,  created this artwork for the festival "Gaia Todo Um Mundo" in 2017.
The artwork was created using found materials and trash around the city. Half of the piece is left unpainted and shows the elements original colors.
This Half Rabbit shows us (as usual with the work Bordalo II) a critic of society’s wastefulness, consequence of the over consumption, and also strong call for a ecological changing society mindset.

Cúmul Collective made this piece of art of old car tires.

Bon jardim

Costah aka Nuno Costah, streeat artist of the town and tatoo maker, creating a work mostly drawing colourful cartoonish birds, cats, young couples, boys, girls etc... 
It is possible to see how the tattoo iconography influenced Costah’s street art portraits, especially visible on his stickers all around Porto. Costah’s street art portraits tend to be very colourful, fency and full of life.

Limiar

AN.FI.TRI.ÃO

the Hospitality is part of the essence of Porto and is well represented in this work by Frederico Draw.

He usually draws anonymous faces, portraits of random people in a large scale. I decided here to portray a old man extending his hand as a welcome to anyone who enters the city by the Luís I Bridge. 

São João

Tribute to the most and important popular festival of Porto

“O guardião das Escadas dos Guindais”

This artwork invokes the tradition and memory of the city with the ombu tree as a symbol of pause & escape.

The big tree embraces the view of the Luis Ist Bridge, as the big mural in back and white observes who passes by: an old men with deep eyes, guardian of a city in motion.

“Dona Rosa” & joint walls

In an amazing spot of the city, Dona Rosa reflects the unique identity of the people of Porto, the incomparable strength of women, the unconditional love of a mother and grandmother. The facades close to this first mural have also been painted by MrDheo one is a typical urban landscape of Porto old town (a lady hanging out her laundry ) and the other one with beautiful red and pink roses. A must-see spot if you visit Porto, not only because of this beautiful street art murals but also the view over Douro river and the bridge D. Luis.

Quem és Porto?

Conceived by MaisMenos, name of the art project created by the artist Miguel Januário, started in 2005. He offers a critical reflection on the model of political, social and economic organisation that manages contemporary urban societies.

This work consists of three thousand tiles and had dozens of participants, professionals and amateurs. Each one had to answer with the ceramic pieces to the question “Who are you Porto?”
This mural covers 135 m2.

Rat

A costurerinha do Cimo da vila/D. Maria da Conceição

Espigar nas gentes is a driving of renowned Portuguese illustrators, in this incessant and inconstant recognition, for an updated portrait of the lives of this place, today's stories, customs, uses, smells and tastes and everything else that is perceived in this territory.

Perspentico

Created by the spanish artist Liquen in 2017, this Hidden gems of the town, was painted in a little narrow side street, close from rua das flores.
This big blue vibrant cat is an obvious homage to the blue azulejo, so important on the portuguese art and culture.

Caminho, Reflexão, Liberdade

Unfortunately, I don´t have any information about the graffer, or this work, but that's a awesome work and I think that's important to show this piece of art here.
Artwork very close of the flores street, one of the most important street of the town.

You will get it! ;)

Vital

Artwork from Hazul, one of the most famous and misterious artist of the town
Creations of Hazul has symbolic and dreamlike dimension, where the relationship between the organic and the geometric, between beings and objects, or between the material and the ethereal.
He pick this influences of primitive art, of ancient civilizations or tribal art.

“Vital” was painted to celebrate 40 years of Árvore School, in 2022, replacing “Virtus”