{"id":1892407,"date":"2026-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1892407"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:00:00","slug":"amid-urban-spaces-alex-sennas-bold-murals-embrace-connection-and-belonging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1892407","title":{"rendered":"Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna\u2019s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content prose-colossal max-w-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of numerous figures grouped together on a pink background\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Calle Libre, Vienna, Austria (2024). Photo by Jolly Schwarz. All images courtesy of Alex Senna, shared with permission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0bc941e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna\u2019s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-20T07:00:00-05:00\">April 20, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-art\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/art\/\" rel=\"tag\">Art<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/kmothes\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Kate Mothes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\">\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-facebook has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2F2026%2F04%2Falex-senna-black-and-white-murals-street-art%2F&amp;title=Amid%20Urban%20Spaces%2C%20Alex%20Senna%27s%20Bold%20Murals%20Embrace%20Connection%20and%20Belonging\" aria-label=\"Share\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tShare\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #1c1e0d\" class=\"outermost-social-sharing-link outermost-social-sharing-link-mail has-crow-color wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#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\" aria-label=\"Email\" class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-anchor\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing-link-label \"><br \/>\n\t\t\tEmail\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"simplefavorite-button preset\" data-postid=\"472985\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"0\"><i class=\"sf-icon-bookmark\"><\/i>Bookmark<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the large-scale murals of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexsenna.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alex Senna<\/a>, figures gather, greet one another, relax, and interact with their own shadows in bold compositions. The Brazilian artist is known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/tags\/alex-senna\">black-and-white murals<\/a> that emphasize community and emotional bonds. Togetherness, security, and positivity pervade the scenes, sometimes playful and other times more contemplative. Set against colorful backgrounds and amid urban structures, Senna\u2019s pieces emphasize connection, support, reflection, and belonging.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of May, Senna embarks on a tour across Italy, France, and Spain to participate in several festivals. Follow the artist\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexsenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-3.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero\" data-rl_title=\"Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero\" data-rl_caption=\"Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-3.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a person interacting with their shadow on a yellow building\" class=\"wp-image-472989\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-6.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"\u201cAcrobatas\u201d (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cAcrobatas\u201d (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cAcrobatas\u201d (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-6.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of kneeling and standing figures against a blue background\" class=\"wp-image-472992\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cAcrobatas\u201d (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-5.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"\u201cA Estrela de Matusal\u00e9m\u201d (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cA Estrela de Matusal\u00e9m\u201d (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cA Estrela de Matusal\u00e9m\u201d (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-5.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a grandmother and her grandchild on a tall vertical wall\" class=\"wp-image-472991\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cA Estrela de Matusal\u00e9m\u201d (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-2.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio\" data-rl_title=\"Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio\" data-rl_caption=\"Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1475\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-2.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a person standing with a long shadow in front of them\" class=\"wp-image-472988\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-4.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness\" data-rl_title=\"Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness\" data-rl_caption=\"Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-4.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of a young girl walking with a backpack\" class=\"wp-image-472990\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-1.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"\u201cSolitarios\u201d (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cSolitarios\u201d (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cSolitarios\u201d (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-1.jpg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish, black-and-white composition of tall figures against a maroon background on a very tall, narrow building\" class=\"wp-image-472987\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cSolitarios\u201d (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-7.jpeg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"\u201cAtento por\u00e9m Disperso\u201d (2024), Kansas City\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cAtento por\u00e9m Disperso\u201d (2024), Kansas City\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cAtento por\u00e9m Disperso\u201d (2024), Kansas City\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-7.jpeg\" alt=\"a mural by Alex Senna of a cartoonish black-and-white seated figure\" class=\"wp-image-472993\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cAtento por\u00e9m Disperso\u201d (2024), Kansas City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-8.jpeg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-472985\" title=\"\u201cBaile dos Mascarados\u201d (2022). Photo by Erib\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cBaile dos Mascarados\u201d (2022). Photo by Erib\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cBaile dos Mascarados\u201d (2022). Photo by Erib\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/senna-8.jpeg\" alt=\"a mural on a yellow wall of cartoonish black-and-white figures in procession\" class=\"wp-image-472994\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cBaile dos Mascarados\u201d (2022). 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