For several years, examples of impressive street art have been springing up on the streets of Palermo. They aren\u2019t just by local artists, there are also some pieces by international artists who have passed through the city. Let\u2019s look at the areas of the city to see what\u2019s happening, as a starting point for discovering these colorful murals and seeking inspiration.<\/p>\n
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In recent years the historical market has been more lively by night than by day, being a nightlife hub for students and those in search of street food (such as \u201cpane c\u2019a meusa\u201d [bread with spleen] and boiled octopus) and late night raves into the early hours. Much of the street art is by the Austrian artist Uwe J\u00e4ntsch, who lives here and is engaged to the heiress of the Lanza di Scalea family, a very important noble family. Uwe began creating works of art on Piazza Garraffello, where there\u2019s a beautiful sixteenth century fountain. The white walls of the Palazzo Lo Mazzarino are interrupted by a red cross and the words \u201cUwe ti ama\u201d (\u201cUwe loves you\u201d). But there are many more, from the works of C215 (one is a portrait of Al Pacino) and the \u201cblack\u201d heart of Axel Void, to the mix of Mexico and worry by Tilf and Ema Jons and the puppets of Astro Naut and Bibbito (in Piazza Tarzan\u00e0), along with Julieta XLF.<\/p>\n
This is a popular area close to the port, where a wonderful social advancement project by the not-for-profit organizations PUSH. and \u201cPer Esempio Onlus\u201d, in collaboration with the street artist Ema Jons, has put the drawings of local children on the walls in the form of graffiti. Mythical creatures and other characters have taken over ancient and newer houses, thanks to money collected from a crowdfunding project. In addition to whales, cats, dogs, mice, reindeer, pigs, octopuses, wolves, cottages, trees and clouds by Ema Jons, there are other contributions such as NemO\u2019s face, Bloom\u2019s woman, the extremely colorful works of Aris and Alleg\u2019s big football. The parking lot of the Ibis Styles hotel is also not to be missed, with the works of Mrfijodor, Corn79, Hunto, Rosk, DMS, Zed1 and Mr. Thoms. Better to visit in the daytime.<\/p>\n
In this area there are several murals that date back many years like the enormous and evocative sleeping Pope Sergius I by Sten \u2020 Lex on a wall in Piazza Magione. In the rest of the Kalsa area and in Via Alloro you can find many other interesting works by Cyop&Kaf and Lucamaleonte.<\/p>\n