Chile's independent art scene can be hard to identify, and harder to define. From the north to the south, pinpointing a centralised identity is a near impossible task.

Conventional art galleries and art schools tend to be associated with elites able to pay, rather than a genuine reflection of a living art scene. That's why independent artist Lafat Bordieu recommends that visitors look to the streets rather than any established galleries.

“In Chile and in South America, there isn’t as much direct support for art. That creates other kinds of community networks, self-managed and self-organised," he says. "The things I do don’t go through a publisher, institutions or any bureaucracy. They’re made by myself, created by myself, printed at home, and sold at fairs.”

Below he talks through the best places to find genuine spots that reveal Santiago's independent art and culture—which, on the surface, can be hard to find, but when you know where to look, it's a scene that's truly overflowing.