Street Art

Mendrisiotto, a heart of stone.

Explore Mendrisiotto and discover its artistic richness, ranging from classical works to contemporary installations.

In Maroggia, Melano, Chiasso, at the Parco delle Gole della Breggia, in Rovio but also on Monte San Giorgio you can admire works created by world-famous street artists!

Local and international artists transform the streets into open-air galleries, with murals telling the stories, culture and traditions of the region. A journey through colours and shapes that invites us to look at the territory with new eyes.

Each artwork is a meeting point between innovation and heritage, enriching the urban experience and enhancing the landscape.

Diffusion 6850 - A project of widespread urban art

Mendrisio is enriched with murals that transform urban spaces into open-air canvases. These works, created by international and local artists, tell stories, emotions, and reflections, fostering a dialogue between art and the community. The project reflects the cultural vibrancy of the region, integrating it into an international network of urban art that surprises and inspires both residents and visitors.

Places and themes
The locations chosen for these interventions, combined with the sensitivity of the artists involved, have led to the identification of the four natural elements - earth, fire, water, and air - as the common thread of the project. The first murals, dedicated to earth and water, explore the deep connections between nature and territory, blending symbolism with the urban landscape.

Between street and street art

Maroggia, the crossroads of important communication routes such as the cantonal road, motorway and railway, hosted the third edition of the Maroggia Triennale curated by the Artrust art gallery in 2021. Inspired by the theme of roads, the widespread exhibition transformed the area into an urban art gallery.

Involving local and international street artists, the exhibition offered an overview of the different techniques, subjects and sensibilities of contemporary urban art.