There are many large cities whose art scenes are incredible, alive, and vibrant.

New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mexico City, Tokyo, London, Paris, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and various others.

I love these cities…

But they are massive. Their scale make their impact possible. Creative people combine, market forces support it, and tourists come to town to help the wheel go round. After all, you can’t sell the same art to the same people over and over again.

That said, Oaxaca should certainly make an equally elite list… however this one would be about density and culture.

Density: I have never been to a city in which there is so much art everywhere. Street art, workshops, galleries, locals, Mexican artist from other cities, international artists from other cities, etc. Around every corner there is something beautiful, authentic,, designed, delicious, colorful, or life affirming.

Culture: everything about the local culture in Oaxaca embraces beauty, art, expression, and experiences. From the walls, to the street sticker galleries, to bakeries, bookstores, textiles, tattoos, clothing and fashion, glassware, plates, vessels, sculptures, and even every single delicious little street food stall you come across.

Never have I felt that so many people around me care about the things that I do.

There is something hugely affirming, inspiring, and precious about that.

Whether the memelas you bought from the señora at the corner, the t-shirt made by a local artist, the papel picado overhead, or another dope mural, art is everywhere in Oaxaca.

So without further ado, I yield to Vol. 2 of street art in Oaxaca City that have captured my eye or caused me to pause over the last few weeks… reply to this email to let me know which one you liked the best!!

And don’t forget to check out Vol. 1 if you haven’t yet!

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