The largest graffiti in the world is in Brazil, just 40 kilometers from São Paulo. Entitled “Cacau”, the work of art catches the eye of anyone passing by – or not so close, after all, it’s so big that it can be seen from (very) far away. There are almost six thousand square meters of art, placing São Paulo at the center of world muralism.
At 200 meters wide and 30 meters high, “Cacau” is a grandiose work, but not just because of its size. The graffiti, which depicts the artisanal harvesting process of cacao in the Amazon, stands out for its explosion of colors and brings more life to an important highway in Greater São Paulo. Do you know which one it is?
The largest graffiti in the world is in Itapevi
Eduardo Kobra ‘s graffiti is on the banks of the Castelo Branco highway, at km 35. It shows an indigenous man navigating a chocolate river, with dozens of cacao trees in his canoe. The wall, measuring 5742 square meters, also simulates the texture of a chocolate bar.
This “chocoholic overdose” is explained by the fact that the mural is located in the Cocoa Show factory in Itapevi the brand’s largest. The company therefore chose Kobra to embellish the building, which houses not only production, but also a mega-store and theme park.
The largest graffiti in the world required two months of work, as well as 3,200 spray cans and 1,400 liters of paint.
Eduardo Kobra was already a world record holder
Before he even thought about “Cacau”, Eduardo Kobra was already the artist with the largest graffiti in the world. He had entered the Guinness World Records in 2016 with the “Etnias” mural in Rio de Janeiro. With 2,600 square meters, the work depicts indigenous peoples from five continents, in homage to the Olympics that took place there that year.
Thus, by finishing “Cacau”, Kobra not only broke a world record, but also a personal one. Proof of his pioneering spirit in Brazilian and international urban art, which has made him one of the most acclaimed artists today.
