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WOOL Urban Art Festival 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Street Art in Covilhã

WOOL Urban Art Festival 2024: Celebrating a Decade of Street Art in Covilhã

The WOOL Urban Art Festival, held annually in Covilhã, Portugal, is a renowned celebration of street art that has been transforming the city walls since its inception in 2011. This festival, sponsored and organized by a dedicated team committed to promoting social, cultural, and economic transformation through public art, has become a pivotal event in the urban art calendar. Covilhã, a city with a rich history in the wool industry, provides a unique backdrop –  with its steep cobblestone streets and historic architecture, offering a perfect canvas for murals and installations.

SpY. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)

The 2024 edition of the WOOL Urban Art Festival features an impressive lineup of artists from around the globe. This year’s participants include Daniela Guerreiro from Portugal, Isaac Cordal from Spain, Millo from Italy, Mots from Poland, Mura from Brazil, and Spy from Spain. Each artist brings a distinctive style to the festival, from Cordal’s thought-provoking miniature sculptures to Millo’s large-scale monochromatic murals of giants in the city. The festival continues to embrace a philosophy of community engagement and urban regeneration, aiming to democratize art and involve the local population in the creative process.

Daniela Guerreiro. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)

A highlight of this year’s festival was the presence of renowned photographer Martha Cooper – her photographs here offer an intimate glimpse into the artistic process and the vibrant cultural exchange that defines WOOL.

In addition to creating new murals, the festival also featured “Wool Talks,” a series of discussions that delved into the impact of urban art on society and its potential for fostering cultural cohesion and sustainability. Attendees took guided tours of the murals, which include visits to iconic sites such as the Burel wool factory, linking the city’s industrial heritage with its contemporary artistic endeavors.

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Daniela Guerreiro. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Daniela Guerreiro. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Daniela Guerreiro. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mots. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Millo. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Millo. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mura. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mura. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Isaac Cordal. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Isaac Cordal. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Isaac Cordal. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Isaac Cordal. Wool 2024. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)

Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Cinta Vidal. Wool 2022 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Frederico Draw. Wool 2018 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mário Belém. Wool 2019 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mário Belém. Wool 2019 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Mário Belém. Wool 2019 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
The Caver. Wool 2021 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Douglas Pereira. Wool 2019 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Pantonio. Wool 2015 Editon. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
mmé. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
mmé. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
mmé. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Burel Wool Factory. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Burel Wool Factory. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
Burel Wool Factory. Covilha, Portugal. June, 2024. (photo © Martha Cooper)
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