Madrid Street Art Guide

A History Of Madrid Through Its Graffiti And Street Art

A History of Madrid through its Urban Art and Graffiti

This book is a journey through the streets and neighbourhoods of Madrid, but also a journey through the history of urban art and graffiti. A history in which Madrid has played a singular role from the 1980s to the present day, with antecedents that date back to the end of the 19th century. A story full of approaches and anecdotes that give access to the secrets of street art, that force us to rethink myths about its past and that trace constant links with the history and the map of Madrid.

In these pages you will discover the characters, moments and places that have marked the course of the city's street art. Legendary artists such as Muelle, Suso33, SpY or Eltono, classic neighbourhoods such as Lavapiés or Malasaña, and emblematic spaces such as La Tabacalera or Noviciado 9.

The author of this guide is not just any observer, Javier Abarca is an influential pioneer of Castilian graffiti who for four decades has shared conversations and adventures with great figures of Madrid street art. He is now an internationally renowned specialist researcher.

Publisher: Anaya