A galeria além das arenas: o impacto estético e a singularidade da arte urbana em Parintins/AM, a partir do estudo do projeto "Cidade Aberta"

Abstract

Urban art has been consolidated as an important form of contemporary cultural expression, occupying public spaces and transforming cities into environments of aesthetic, social, and symbolic dialogue. In Parintins, Amazonas, a city internationally recognized for the Folkloric Festival of the Caprichoso and Garantido oxen, artistic production goes beyond festive arenas and manifests itself on walls, facades, and urban spaces, especially through the Cidade Aberta Project. This study aims to analyze the aesthetic impact and singularity of urban art in Parintins/AM, based on the study of this project, seeking to understand how these interventions contribute to the construction of local cultural identity and the re-signification of urban space. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, using bibliographic and documentary research, on-site observation, and visual analysis of the artworks. The results indicate that the Cidade Aberta Project transforms the city into an open-air gallery, democratizing access to art, strengthening collective memory, and recognizing urban art as a legitimate manifestation of Amazonian culture.