Eduardo Kobra, a renowned Brazilian graffiti artist, created the massive mural “Etnias” (Ethnicities) for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The artwork spans approximately 3,000 square meters and earned a Guinness World Record for its scale and ambition.
The vibrant piece features five indigenous faces representing the five continents, symbolized by the Olympic rings: the Huli of Papua New Guinea, the Mursi, the Tapajos of the Brazilian Amazon, the Chukchi of Siberia, and the Karen people. Using spray paint and acrylic techniques finished with varnish, Kobra created a colorful statement about human unity.
The mural, located in Rio de Janeiro’s Campo Lindo district, addresses social exclusion and carries the message “We Are All One” by celebrating diverse ethnicities while highlighting humanity’s shared identity despite war and refugee crises.
work by Eduardo Kobra
