felkx:

Favela typography was inspired by brazilian graffiti style called as pixação, born in São Paulo in the 40’s to write on public walls against the dictatorship that was going on. Lately influenced by heavy metal bands in the 80’s and used to “tag” a gang/person name all over the city.

by Wete Cacahuete

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1:21 pm  •  19 December 2011  •  12 notes