{"id":541478,"date":"2026-04-20T18:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/541478\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:26:13","slug":"amid-urban-spaces-alex-sennas-bold-murals-embrace-connection-and-belonging-colossal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/541478\/","title":{"rendered":"Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna&#8217;s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging \u2014 Colossal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the large-scale murals of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexsenna.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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 nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>Festival Monstar, Bosnia (2022). Photo by Ilda Kero<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>\u201cAcrobatas\u201d (2022), Festival da Paz, Friedensstadt, Augsburg. Photo by Sebastian Buehler<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>\u201cA Estrela de Matusal\u00e9m\u201d (2022), Festival Gragnano, Italy. Photo by Noemi Verdoliva<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1475\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>Festival Civita Street Fest, Italy. Photo by Alessia Di Risio<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>Festival Stadt Wand Kunst, Germany (2024). Photo by The Realness<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>\u201cSolitarios\u201d (2024). Photo by Pedro Bayeux<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>\u201cAtento por\u00e9m Disperso\u201d (2024), Kansas City<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/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>\u201cBaile dos Mascarados\u201d (2022). Photo by Erib<\/p>\n<p>Do stories and artists like this matter to you? 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