Art and Architecture: 26 Cities Every Creative Soul Must Visit

22. São Paulo – A Megacity of Murals and Modernism

Brazil’s largest city is a vibrant playground for artists and architects alike. The streets of São Paulo are a living canvas, with Avenida Paulista and Beco do Batman serving as some of the world’s most colorful urban art galleries. The city’s architecture is just as bold, from Oscar Niemeyer’s curving modernist buildings to the Sesc Pompeia Cultural Center, a former factory-turned-creative hub. São Paulo’s art scene is cutting-edge, with institutions like the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) redefining exhibition spaces with its floating glass design.