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On the streets of many cities around the world, walls speak. With vibrant colors, bold shapes, and powerful messages, murals have become one of the most visible and moving expressions of protest art. Rather than remaining in galleries or museums, these works are presented in public spaces, accessible to all, and charged with political, social, and cultural intent.

Muralism emerged as a form of direct communication with the people. From the great revolutionary murals of 20th-century Mexico to contemporary urban graffiti denouncing police violence, racism, femicide, or environmental crises, each stroke on the wall seeks to challenge, awaken, and stir consciences.

Walls—often symbols of division or exclusion—are reinterpreted by artists as surfaces of resistance. Where once there was abandonment, silence, or censorship, color and image burst forth to remember, demand, and unite. In contexts of repression or conflict, murals become acts of courage, and their creators become spokespersons for silenced voices.

Furthermore, these murals not only document current struggles but also build collective memory. They are visual witnesses of pain, but also of hope. Their presence transforms neighborhoods, generates dialogue, and strengthens local identities. In many cases, they even become cultural destinations that attract visitors interested in understanding social realities from a different perspective.

"Murals that scream" is a way of saying that urban art doesn't remain silent, it doesn't decorate: it denounces, demands, and dreams. Because each painted wall is a public declaration that protest can also be beautiful, and that art has the power to break the silence.

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• #political muralism
• #art in public spaces
• #social graffiti
• #visual resistance