Mural NFL Brasil - Leandro Nascimento
Imagine a scene where the passion for Brazilian football meets the excitement of American football, all captured in a single, monumental street art mural. Welcome to the Mural NFL Brasil by Leandro Nascimento in São Paulo, a vibrant tribute to the NFL's historic games held in the city. This artwork not only celebrates the growing fandom of American football in Brazil but also roots the sport in the authentic Brazilian urban culture. As you stand on Rua da Consolação, you'll find yourself immersed in a narrative that bridges two worlds of sports, depicted through the eyes of a young boy, proudly wearing the colors of both nations. Prepare to be inspired by this unique blend of cultures and sports.
A monumental street art mural created by Brazilian artist Leandro Nascimento on the building facade along Rua da Consolação. Painted in celebration of the NFL's historic games in São Paulo, the artwork captures Brazilian sports passion and cultural identity intersecting with American football. It portrays a young boy wearing a green-and-yellow Brazilian national team jersey and an NFL football helmet with the Kansas City Chiefs emblem, clutching an American football with receiver gloves against a backdrop of Brazilian urban streets adorned with celebratory yellow and green bunting flags.
History
Unveiled as part of the NFL's major cultural and urban art initiative in São Paulo, which featured large-scale building facade murals across the capital by prominent Brazilian muralists including Leandro Nascimento, Crica Monteiro, and Eduardo Kobra. The artwork celebrates the rapid growth of American football fandom in Brazil while rooting the sport firmly in authentic Brazilian urban culture.
Fun Facts
- Commissioned by the NFL to celebrate the league's historic international games held in São Paulo.
- Painted by acclaimed Brazilian artist Leandro Nascimento (known for his expressive figurative paintings celebrating Brazilian community life and sports).
- Bridges Brazilian football passion ('país do futebol') with American football, featuring a child wearing the iconic yellow jersey ('amarelinha') and an NFL helmet.
- Located immediately adjacent to the famous Turma da Mônica 60 Years comic strip mural on Rua da Consolação.
Guide Tips
- Best viewed from across Rua da Consolação when descending towards Avenida Rebouças.
- Just a short 5-minute walk from Paulista Metro Station (Line 4-Yellow) or Consolação Station (Line 2-Green).
- Ideal for daytime photography; use a wide angle to capture both this mural and the neighboring Turma da Mônica piece.
Opening Hours
24/7 - External Viewing