Rio favela/slum painted with a mural from Haas&Hahn
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Beautifying the Slums of Rio With Giant Murals [Gallery]

Rio favela/slum painted with a mural from Haas&Hahn

Since 2006, Dutch artists Haas&Hahn have been painting the favelas (slums) of Rio with giant murals. The before and after shots are truly amazing.

Mike Richard
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Mike Richard has traveled the world extensively since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. He loves the great outdoors, good bourbon, and he (usually) calls Tulsa home. He also enjoys speaking in the third person.

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