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    “Tamarugo II” by INTI in Aalborg, Denmark

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    In the heart of Aalborg’s historic workers’ neighborhood, amidst the capricious dance of sun, rain, and Arctic winds, INTI has unveiled his latest masterpiece over twelve days of intense creation. Titled “TAMARUGO II”, this mural stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Atacama Desert’s native Tamarugo tree, a symbol of life and resilience for its local inhabitants.The Tamarugo, known for its ability to thrive in one of the driest places on Earth, serves as INTI’s central motif. In his own words, the artist describes his intention to juxtapose the delicate beauty of spring with the unconventional allure of this hardy tree. The result is a composition that speaks volumes about survival, adaptation, and the intrinsic beauty found in places of extreme challenge.Born Inti Castro in 1982 and artistically known simply as INTI (meaning ‘sun’ in Quechua), the Chilean artist has risen to international acclaim as a leading figure in Latin America’s street art scene. His journey began on the vibrant streets of Valparaiso, where he started tagging at the age of thirteen, drawn to the freedom and expression that street art offered.While the streets provided his canvas, INTI honed his skills further through formal artistic education at the Fine Arts School of Viña del Mar. Here, he embraced the techniques of a professional painter while continuing to draw inspiration from his life experiences and street art roots.INTI’s murals are characterized by their vibrant colors reminiscent of Latin American festivities and infused with the enigmatic energy of ancient South American cultures. His work weaves together themes of life, death, ancient spirituality, and Christian symbolism, often featuring mysterious characters that add layers of narrative depth.Deeply inspired by pre-Columbian and Andean cultures, INTI’s art not only preserves but also redefines these cultural icons and symbols in a contemporary context. Each mural, bathed in warm orange hues that echo the sun’s embrace, invites viewers to explore a visual narrative that bridges ancient traditions with modern interpretations.With “TAMARUGO II”, INTI invites the community of Aalborg and beyond to contemplate the resilience of nature and the human spirit through the lens of his vibrant, technically dazzling artistry. As an ambassador of Latin American street art to the world, INTI continues to captivate audiences with his profound reflections on life, culture, and the enduring power of artistic expression. Photo credits: INTI,  Hans Joergen Fruensgaard(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More

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      Artist Retrospective: INTI

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      A visual artist and muralist born in Valparaíso, Chile, INTI creates artworks surly carries out not more than the meaning, he also transmits the warm colours of it. Painting on canvasses, creating sculptures or large murals, his artwork addresses birthplace of the Latin American culture, multiplying it on a global level.INTI, whose name means the Incan sun god and the Quechua word for ‘the Sun’, gives a special orange/sun glow in his works, which has become his Moniker of sorts, INTI’s style is not only unique and outstanding but thoughtful and calm; the combination of bright Latin colours and the Ancient South American culture is stunning.Take a look below for a selection of INTI’s stunning works across the globe.“La Madre Secular 2” in Paris, France, 2016“La Madre Secular” is a series by INTI, it is a representation of the Madonna, where the sacred remains outside the religious context, and stands as something possible without breaking the laws of nature.Through the iconic composition, with symbols linked to nature and science, this Madonna replaces the apple from the biblical tale for Newton’s apple, as an allegory to the era of knowledge and skepticism.“Random” in Jishou, China, 2016“El TAMARUGO” in Chile, 2021The mural features a Tamarugo tree which is a native species from the north of Chile, which manages to survive in one of the most arid places on the planet, Atacama Desert. The ability of this species to survive has been vital to the communities that inhabit these places since ancient times, and a symbol of life and resistance to the devastation of resources caused by mega-mining in these lands.INTI creates artworks surly carries out not more than the meaning, he also transmits the warm colours of it. Painting on canvasses, creating sculptures or large murals, his artwork addresses birthplace of the Latin American culture, multiplying it on a global level.Mural in Cali, Colombia, 2014“Soleil” in Lyon, France, 1019“A Pale Blue Dot” in Grenoble, France, 2020“A Pale Blue Dot” features a woman embodying the universe with a small dot in her hands that represents the Earth. This mural was made as part of the Grenoble Street Art Fest. Together with the artwork, INTI left us with a quote from Carl Sagan. “Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves”“Exodus” in Rabat, Morocco, 2015Mural in San Antoni, Ibiza, Spain,2014Mural in Santiago, Chile, 2014“Polvere di Stelle” in Naples, Italy, 2020For more updates on the talented Chilean artist, make sure to check out our #INTI page! More

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      “El TAMARUGO” by INTI in Chile

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      Street artist and muralist INTI just worked on a new mural in Chile entitled “El TAMARUGO” for the project “Iquique En Color Es” organized by Nomadesert.

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      The mural features a Tamarugo tree which is a native species from the north of Chile, which manages to survive in one of the most arid places on the planet, Atacama Desert. The ability of this species to survive has been vital to the communities that inhabit these places since ancient times, and a symbol of life and resistance to the devastation of resources caused by mega-mining in these lands.

      INTI creates artworks surly carries out not more than the meaning, he also transmits the warm colours of it. Painting on canvasses, creating sculptures or large murals, his artwork addresses birthplace of the Latin American culture, multiplying it on a global level.
      His work can be seen across walls in Belgium, USA, Slovakia, France, Lebanon, Spain, Germany, Poland, Norway, Turkey, Peru, Puerto Rico and – of course – Chile. INTI ‘s name is from the Incan sun god and the Quechua word for ‘the Sun’ as homage to his Chilean roots.
      Take a look below for more photos of the vibrant mural. More

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      “Polvere di Stelle” by INTI in Naples, Italy

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      Street artist INTI is back with a new mural entitled “Polvere di Stelle” in the Barra neighborhood in Naples. This project was done in collaboration with the Campania region and Jorit Foundation.

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      “Look with the naked eye, without placebos or metaphysical aspirins. Look without dogma, without wanting to rest on great truths. Look without easy answers that calm doubts, prevents us from seeing poetry in the uncertain and in the minuteness of our place in nature.”

      A visual artist and muralist born in Valparaíso, Chile, INTI creates artworks surly carries out not more than the meaning, he also transmits the warm colours of it. Painting on canvasses, creating sculptures or large murals, his artwork addresses birthplace of the Latin American culture, multiplying it on a global level.
      Today he is one of the most recognized street artists globally. He usually paints murals on a gigantic scale, his works often take up whole sides of buildings. He has painted murals in several cities in Chile and worldwide and has participated in international festivals dedicated to the culture of street and graffiti in Norway, France, Poland, Hawaii and Lebanon amongst others. More

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      “TAIÑ MAPU” by INTI in Aalborg, Denmark

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      Chilean visual artist INTI had recently worked intensely on a new mural in Aalborg, Denmark as part of the 6th edition of the mural project ‘Out in the Open’ by KIRK Gallery. The mural entitled “TAIÑ MAPU / Our Land” is about the relationship between Denmark and Chile and how both countries are very focused at environmental issues and how the preserve nature and original cultures.

      “While beginning this mural in Denmark (a country known for its environmental policies), the Mapuche people in Chile continue their historic fight for their land. The mural in Aalborg explores the common ground existing between two distant cultures. Where there mainly seem to be differences, both countries maintain a relationship of respect and harmony with the land we inhabit living in us.
      Today more than ever we have to learn from those who have managed to live in balance with our ecosystem. How to keep a close connection to nature and treat it with care like a mother holding it in her arms” INTI said.

      “I’ve been working with warm colors and spiritual symbols since this is a part of our story in Chile. In general, I like to challenge the spiritual – not religiously but as a reference to our culture and then mix it all together.”

      Inti Castro, artistically known as INTI (meaning sun in Quechua), is one of Latin America’s foremost street artists and an artistic ambassador to the world. Coming from a family dedicated to the arts and music, he started tagging the streets of his hometown Valparaiso at the age of 13. Working on the street gave him a freedom to explore from the earliest days of his artistic practice. Yet whilst the wall was his natural medium, he also went through formal artistic studies at the Fine Arts School of Viña del Mar. There he acquired the rigor and training of a professional painter. Life experiences and his street practice rounded off his formation.
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      “A Pale Blue Dot” by INTI in Grenoble, France

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      Visual artist INTI is back with a new mural entitled “A Pale Blue Dot” in Grenoble, France. It features a woman embodying the universe with a small dot in her hands that represents the Earth. This mural was made as part of the Grenoble Street Art Fest. Together with the artwork, INTI left us with a quote from Carl Sagan. “Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves”
      Born in Valparaíso, Chile, INTI creates artworks surly carries out not more than the meaning, he also transmits the warm colours of it. Painting on canvasses, creating sculptures or large murals, his artwork addresses birthplace of the Latin American culture, multiplying it on a global level.
      He uses few characters in his murals and often talks of themes of life, death, ancient religion and Christianity. INTI takes his name from the Incan sun god and the Quechua word for ‘the Sun’ as homage to his Chilean roots. He always add a special orange/sun glow in his works, which has become his Moniker of sorts, INTI’s style is not only unique and outstanding but thoughtful and calm.
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