1 . Street art is always something I look out for when I travel. At the very beginning, street art was a means to share social comments or political ideas, but now it’s increasingly used in many places around the world to beautify the environment, sometimes becoming popular tourist attractions. Here’s my collection of street art around the world.
Amsterdam, the NetherlandsMy hometown has plenty of fantastic street art. You can find some cool pieces in the Jordaan neighborhood and in the North and West parts of the city. One place you absolutely have to visit in Amsterdam is the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam North. This museum houses huge murals created by artists from around the world in an old industrial warehouse, and is a rich addition to the Amsterdam street art scene.
Bristol, United KingdomThe birthplace of Banksy, one of the world’s most famous street artists, Bristol is another of the world’s great street art cities. You can find street art across the city on buildings, streets and bridges. The annual Upfest, in the Bedminster suburb, during which artists from around the world are invited to create street art on houses and buildings, is a popular attraction.
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilRio de Janeiro also has a fantastic street art scene. For the 2016 Olympic Games, the city invited famous Brazilian street artist, Kobra, to create the world’s biggest mural along the Olympic Boulevard. The result is simply amazing! Click here to see street art in Rio de Janeiro, or my photos of Rio de Janeiro.
1. Why did people create street art at first?
A.To practise painting skills. | B.To show social or political opinions. |
C.To beautify the environment. | D.To draw tourists at home and abroad. |
2. What is a must-see street art attraction in the author’s hometown?
A.The Olympic Boulevard in Rio. | B.The birthplace of Banksy in Bristol. |
C.The annual Upfest in Bedminster. | D.The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam. |
3. Where is this text probably taken from?
A.An art website. | B.A research paper. | C.A travel magazine. | D.A history textbook. |