Graffiti artists celebrate 200 years of Brazil Independence

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STORY: Graffiti artists are celebrating 200 years of Brazil's Independence

by spray-painting 11 freedom-themed illustrations

[CHERMIE FERREIRA, AMAZONIAN-BORN GRAFFITI ARTIST]

“The theme (of my graffiti) focuses on economic freedom. I am painting an Indigenous woman who is knitting clothes to generate earnings for the Indigenous population.”

The project was started by the Supreme Court

to combat misinformation, fake news, and hate speech

[FLAVIO, GRAFFITI ARTIST ]

“It is a rare occasion for me to be able to leave my work at this place, which is so important to me. My grandparents are pioneers who helped build Brasilia.”