Recently, in Lisbon, they came together and merged their styles for a fascinating collaboration.

Created for theCor de Chelas Festival, the mural honors Charles Darwin’s seminal workOn the Origin of Species.

Published 165 years ago, the work laid the foundation for our understanding of evolution.

Vhils and Bordalo II mural in Lisbon

To celebrate this achievement, Vhils and Bordalo II created a fascinating mural.

Together, they honor Darwin’s observation that humans and primates are closely related.

The successful collaboration led to a limited-edition print,Origin, that replicated this artistic achievement.

Vhils and Bordalo II mural in Lisbon

In the meantime, to see what both artists are up to, be sure to followVhilsandBordalo IIon Instagram.

Street artists Vhils and Bordalo II recently collaborated on a mural in Lisbon celebrating Charles Darwin.

Each artist created one half of the design using their unique technique.

Vhils and Bordalo II mural in Lisbon

This means drilling and chiseling for Vhils.

And using found materials for Bordalo II.

The collaboration was so successful that the duo even created a limited-edition print.

Vhils working on Lisbon mural

Vhils and Bordalo II mural in Lisbon

Vhils Bordalo Print