Art Crimes: John Howard, p. 1

John Howard (1938–2024) was an american artist who lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A pioneer of the graffiti movement in Sao Paulo, he is best known for the hundreds of "Cabecas Feitas" (Stoned Heads) he made throughout the city in over 4 decades of work.

He believed street art could transform people's lives.

john_howard_cabecas_feitas_cardeal_arcoverde_1986 — Cabecas Feitas, escadaria Cardeal Arcoverde. Sao Paulo, 1986

john_howard_eu_amo_graffiti_2015 — I Love Graffiti. Sao Paulo, 2015

john_howard_cabecas_mural_2015 — Untitled mural. Sao Paulo, 2015

john_howard_in_action_2015 — John Howard in action. Sao Paulo, 2015

john_howard_escadaria_do_beco_vila_madalena_2000 — Staircase near Beco do Batman, created around 2000, currently being kept by the community. Sao Paulo, 2024

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