Google Arts & Culture video maps top 10 street art cities worldwide

A Google Arts & Culture video, featuring photographer Thomas Heaton, identifies ten cities where street art is integral to urban identity. The video cites Banksy's quote, "A wall is a great weapon," highlighting the social and political messages in many works. The list includes Buenos Aires (Argentina) with its Villa Urquiza political murals; Bogotá (Colombia), where street art aided regeneration of abandoned areas; Mexico City, where urban art is part of city furniture; San Juan (Puerto Rico), where new generations express themselves on walls; Paris (France) with works by street artist Kashink; Berlin (Germany) with historic graffiti on the former Berlin Wall; Kuwait City, where artist Zahra Al Mahdi uses graffiti to support female emancipation; Dakar (Senegal), where the Doxandem Squad focuses on cultural exchange and social issues; Manila (Philippines), where Rai Cruz believes art should reach everyone beyond museums; and Perth (Australia), where street art is seen as a catalyst for public well-being.