Street art · Rio de Janeiro
Ever climbed a staircase made of postcards from strangers around…
By Jorge Selarón
Ever climbed a staircase made of postcards from strangers around the world? Rio's Selarón Steps mosaic thousands of donated tiles into one wild, ever-changing tribute to global folk art and obsession.
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