Painting An Entire Town Into A Massive Rainbow

Street Artists Paint An Entire Town Into A Massive Rainbow To Unite Community

Street artists and lawmakers are usually at odds. But this time graffiti artists and the government teamed up.

With the goal of rehabilitating the small town Palmitas in the Pachuca district, the Mexican government called on a youth organization known to use graffiti to take on a huge project: beautifying up – and ultimately bonding together – the small town. Under the moniker “Germen Crew,” the squad painted 209 houses into a single rainbow mural. 

Especially when viewed from afar, this is now one gorgeous town. But the impact of the project goes a little deeper than good looks. According to Street Art News, the project has been a tool of social transformation: during the process, violence amongst younger people was eradicated and several jobs were created. Plus, 452 families are now part of a brilliant rainbow!

This Town Has Been Transformed Into a Rainbow 

With a makeover this big, you can’t miss this cheerful town. Graffiti artists were asked by the Mexican government to beautify the small town of Palmitas in the Pachuca district, with a goal of unifying the community.

From Whites To Brights

First the town was painted white, then the team broke out the colors. Just look at the transformation! Calling themselves “Germen Crew,” the artists painted 209 houses into a grand-scale rainbow mural.

The Project Begins

The German crew at work, prepping Palmitas homes for their total metamorphosis.

…And The Results Are Incredible

According to Street Art News, the project has had a major impact: as the project began, violence amongst younger people lessened and several jobs were created.

What A Cool Place To Live

452 lucky families are now part of this brilliant rainbow. Now, our homes could use a touch up here and there too. How ‘bout it, German Crew?