The first impression that Seville, Spain left on me was only a few minutes after leaving the airport.
Graffiti was everywhere on the way to our accommodations. The art was put up and drawn over buildings and tucked away on street signs and construction edifices.
Somebody could have showed me a picture of the street we were passing by in the bus and told me it was Queens, New York, and I honestly would not have been able to tell the difference.
I had been nervous and tense about living in Spain for 90 days, expecting an immense culture clash, but seeing this part of American culture so far away from home had a calming effect on me.
Many people back home in America would believe such sights to be an eyesore, but to me the art was instantly relatable and recognizable.
I absolutely had to go and find more art, but little did I know my temporary home of Seville would make it easy for me.
Over the past month of living here, I have gotten acquainted with the lively graffiti and street art scene just from walking around everyday and exploring every nook and street.
Just like my view from the bus ride on my first day in the city, the graffiti and street art is everywhere and is an integral part of the culture.
From the waterfront of the city’s river, the Guadalquivir, to the back alleys of Seville’s many narrow streets, the graffiti and street art never stops being interesting. It is my sincere hope you find it as relatable as I have.
