To enjoy the Street ArtA city like London is a perfect place.
On every street corner, you can find a different work of art.
Today, I'd like to take you to some of London's most significant street art locations.
Street art in London: article summary
Street art in London
The roots of the street art movement can be traced back to the streets of New York in the 1970s. Today, the art has modernized and it can be found in many cities around the world.
Today, I'm taking you to the streets of London to discover the magnificent and sometimes ephemeral works of Street Art.
Start your journey in Shoreditch
Shoreditchin London's East End, is a creative hub of pubs, cafés and nightclubs.
On site, head east on Old Street and look for street art along Great Eastern Street, Bethnal Green Road and theparallel streets.
Shoreditch became a center of entertainment in the Tudor era. Shakespeare's plays were performed in one of England's first theaters, and at the Curtain Theatre, both located in the neighborhood.
Shoreditch's current street art scene has its roots in the 1980s and 1990s, when artists moved to the area.
Discover Banksy and other famous street artists
Banksy is perhaps the best-known and most controversial street artist because of his work and the mystery surrounding his identity.
Visit works by Banksy can be seen all over the world. However, it has moved to London in the early 2000s.
His work, which ranged from hard-hitting political commentary to comedic pieces, appeared regularly in London.
Many originals were removed or repainted. One of the best-known remaining pieces is the Designated Graffiti Area, located in the courtyard of the Cargo Club on Rivington in Shoreditch.
Another well-known Banksy work, Shop Till You Drop, is located high up on the wall of a building on Bruton Lane in London. Mayfair.
Street Art in London: a stroll through the city's works of art
Regent's Canal crossing Camden. Here you'll find a lively community with colorful street art.
In another part of the city, the streets are painted with a collection of murals in Brixton, birthplace of David Bowie.
A little off the beaten track, Hackney Wick is an emerging street art district. Here, too, some of the great names in the discipline present exceptional works.
Continue your journey on Brick Lane
Brick Lanewhich runs through the heart of Spitalfields to the south of Shoreditch, and the parallel streets that run alongside it are full of an impressive amount of street art.
Even if you find many works of art, some don't appear at first glance. You'll have to search for several minutes to find exceptional pieces.
Brick Lane owes its name to the fact that the local soil was used to brick and tile manufacturers in the 15th century.
By the 17th century, it had become a popular spot for breweries.
Explore the graffiti tunnel
Celebrated in neighborhoods such as Shoreditch and Brick Lane, graffiti is generally illegal in London.
However, there are a few places where "free walls" have been created for graffiti artists to use without fear of legal reprisal.
One of these walls is located in a pedestrian tunnel beneath London's Waterloo station. The Leake Street tunnel is now known as the Graffiti Tunnel.
In 2008, Banksy organized a festival here, bringing together 30 artists who decorated the tunnel walls with graffiti.
Here, colorful graffiti covers the walls and ceiling. The smell of paint greets you as soon as you enter the tunnel. As you pass through, you'll probably see artists at work.
If you're looking for something other than art wisely tucked away in museums, I'd advise you to take a tour of London's various street art sites. You'll be able to see something more raw and authentic on your city break.
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