Visitors take pictures of a mural by Uruguayan artist Licuado during a guided visit to Quinta do Mocho neighbourhood in Sacavem, outskirts of Lisbon, on November 11, 2019.
"She symbolises the social mask that neighbourhood residents must put on outside. To apply for work, or get into school, we often have to give a fake address to avoid saying where we come from," the 30-something woman tells a group of around 50 visitors, including many pensioners decked out in rain gear.
Unemployment, crime and a lack of public transportation led to the district being considered a "no-go" zone that taxi drivers refused to enter. Visitors watch a mural by Portuguese artist Odeith depicting Jamaican singer Bob Marley during a guided visit to Quinta do Mocho neighbourhood in Sacavem, outskirts of Lisbon, on November 11, 2019
Geez I'm so jelous of these artists! Beautiful work