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A Dutch artist duo (Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn) have just finished their O Morro project which has transformed a dingy, bare-brick square in Santa Marta, a favela in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, into an amazing rainbow landscape. 7000 square metres it was completed with the help of local youth, who learn the craft and get paid for their work.
The aim is, apart from the above, to transform the favelas into places that residents can be proud of, as well as bringing art to people that might otherwise not have easy access to it. Urhahn says, “it has the potential of working as a catalyst in the processes of social renewal.” Rather than just a splash of colour, it could promote pride, empowerment and change.It’s interesting and admirable project and you can become involved by donating at favelapainting.com.
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