It seems that since I started periodically giving walking tours of Wynwood, our self-proclaimed hub of contemporary and street art, my appreciation and knowledge of murals has grown. I actually seek them out when I travel, as I did recently in New Orleans (see 3-25-24 post), two years ago in Athens and Tirana (see 11-7-22 and 11-22-22 posts), and in various towns I pass through around Florida.

The many buildings and facades, high and low, in the historic urban working class neighborhood of Getsemani in Cartagena provide multiple canvases for a wide variety of brightly colored murals. The first International Festival of Urban Art in 2013 resulted in thirty-five murals by over forty graffiti artists. Many themes central to the historical facts, residents, and nature found in this community are taken up by the many artists who have plied their craft since then.

The streets abound with color from the umbrellas, flags, and other pendants. Today’s blog is image heavy …

A glimpse of a Palanqueras, the fruit vendor, with her tin filled with fruits.

Lots of pretty ladies

And opportunities to take home work by local artists.

Remembering the delicious arepa the day before!

Children galore, indigenous faces, and wildlife – imagined or real

And a lone sweet kitty …

Even a few touches of home with visits of the Miami’s own Bored Ape Yacht Club and our friend, musician Nestor Torres!

More and more images appear online if you are curious, just so many! Better yet, schedule a visit to Cartagena!