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15 Street Art Spots You Need To Visit Right Now

Written By Unknown on Thursday, August 22, 2013 | 4:36 PM

Contemporary street art can trace its roots back to the early 20th century, when painted murals first appeared in outdoor spaces across Latin America. From there, the practice of "tagging" walls seeped into Los Angeles, penetrating the United States from there as graffiti morphed into street art of all varieties, including massive multimedia installations and interactive exhibits.

This is the story that a new publication out of Yale University Press aims to tell. Titled "The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti," the art book to beat all art books sets out to become the definitive reference guide on international street art, covering artists hiding in all corners of the globe. From Shepard Fairey's iconic work in California to Tima Radya's political musings across Russia to Os Gemeos' magical characters sprinkled around Brazil, the anthology of murals and more illuminates the visual beauty of street art, as well as the rich history behind it.

The act of documenting the diverse universe of street art is no doubt a daunting task, but compiler Rafael Schacter has managed to bring together more than 100 artists in one book. But more importantly, he's identified the many cities, towns and streets where public art has flourished. Scroll through the images below for a sneak peek at 15 of the must-see street art destinations Schacter has highlighted.

1. São Paulo, Brazil

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