01. Rio de Janeiro Favela Art
What it Is:
The Morro da Providência (Providence Hill) is the oldest and most dangerous Favela in Rio. Today, however, it is also home to “Women are Heroes”, a completely independent project by French photographic graffiti artist; JR. For many of the women whose portraits were taken, repression is a part of their day-to-day life, and the memory of losing a loved one due to violence and crime is fresh in their minds. JR’s objective was to convey, through their eyes and expressions, the resilience and strength of these women who span all ages and backgrounds. Also JR makes telling eye graffiti murals that look from the favela to the rest of the city, saying: hello you in your well to do neighborhoods might overlook us, but we have eyes that stare at you.
Learn more about this project and J.R. here.
You are not logged in
You have reached our member section of the current Top-15
Do you like to read and have access to our whole Top-15?
Yes you can, the only thing you have to do is register yourself as a member and log in.