Escadaria Selarón

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    btwn Rua Joaquim Silva in Lapa & Rua Pinto Martins in Santa Teresa, Lapa
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An ever-expanding installation, the staircase leading up to the Convento de Santa Teresa from Rua Joaquim Silva became a work of art when Chilean-born artist Selarón decided to cover the steps with colorful mosaics. Originally a homage to the Brazilian people, the 215 steps feature ceramic mosaics in green, yellow and blue. He uses mirrors as well as tiles collected from around the world to create the illustrious effects. A hand-painted sign in English and Portuguese explains Selarón's vision. Recently, Selarón has expanded his artistry to include mosaics near the Arcos da Lapa.