This work was created by a group of artist for the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies. Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies. Cape Verde is known as a colorful country. This is also reflected in art. In addition to the many colored houses, you can also see many colored murals. The murals are made by street artists. In popular speech, this form of art is also called street art. Originally street art is controversial. Painting on walls in the open space is not appreciated by everyone. It is because street art is often confused with graffiti.