Hazul: The Silent Voice of Porto’s Streets Portuguese graffiti and street artist Hazul, born in 1981 in Porto, Portugal, emerged from the vibrant underground scene of the late 1990s. Initially adopting the pseudonym “Pong 02,” he honed his craft on the city's walls, developing a distinctive style characterized by geometric abstraction and muted palettes—a deliberate rejection of conventional artistic expression. This early experimentation laid the foundation for Hazul’s subsequent exploration of symbolism and universal themes, cementing his place as one of Porto’s most recognizable street ar…