GRAPHOPOLI is the first edition of an Urban Art Biennale curated by Celina Nogueras Cuevas, developed by the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico (MAPR) and sponsored by UBS Financial Services.
A selection committee which consisted of international figures such as infamous Miss 17 from NY and artist/editor of Swindle Magazine, Sonik (Boston) among local professionals selected the artists that were to participate in the event.
Each artist challenged concepts of everyday life and propaganda, such as consumerism and visual exploitation, gentrification, femininity, fantasy, childhood among others.
The second category composed by: ADMcru, COROGRAFICO and OS Crew, transformed ordinary structures and walls with their signature styles: a combination of playful personages, colorful urban settings, and remarkable photo-like creations.
This first edition of GRAPHOPOLI captivated various municipalities of Puerto Rico that instantly adopted this innovative program into their art and cultural enhancement plan.