Street art in Montevideo

Where to find street art in Montevideo (Uruguay)

Montevideo has had a tradition of publicly supported muralism since the 1950s. The contemporary scene has grown through diverse techniques — graffiti, stencils, collages, and large-scale murals — within a regulatory framework introduced in 2014 that designates specific spaces for street art practice across the city.

The Ciudad Vieja, the historic center, holds the highest concentration of works across its streets and inner courtyards. Barrio Sur, the city's historic Afro-Uruguayan neighborhood, features murals celebrating candombe drumming culture and its traditions. Palermo, Cordón — around the Tristán Narvaja Sunday market — and Parque Batlle complete the six official walking circuits for art discovery.

Artist Noe Cor is known for portrait murals depicting Uruguayan cultural figures, including poets Delmira Agustini and Idea Vilariño. The Colectivo Licuado produces pop-influenced compositions with strong social symbolism, while groups like MIN8, Drope, Gioda, and Mokek blend hip-hop and candombe imagery in their collaborative works. The StreetArtUY platform offers an interactive map cataloging all interventions across the city.

Find the 1 artworks by the following street artists in Montevideo (Uruguay)

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