Culture Trip's Guide to the London Mural Festival

As more than 150 artists descend on London to create more than 40 works of art for the inaugural LMF, Culture Trip has made it easy for you to work your way around the city with a handy guide to all the exhibition you need to know about. The list will be updated as more murals are revealed throughout the month, so you won’t miss a thing.

British artists Ben Eine and Rachel Joy have created this bright design along one of the busiest commuter routes in Leyton, northeast London.

Camille Walala’s design for the popular Rich Mix in Shoreditch is close to where the artist is based in East London.

Another colourful creation by Camille Walala, this is the popular artist’s first bridge makeover.

Katrina Adams proves that you can find works from the LMF in the most unexpected places. This floating barge is located close to Sheldon Square in Paddington.

Brick Lane is one of the trendiest parts of London, and Luke Smile perfectly captures the spirit of the place here.

German artist Mad C has given this property a complete makeover to brighten up the surrounding streets.

This large-scale work can be found in Wembley Park and is a great example of the eye-popping art the Pref is famous for.

Text from 14th-century Persian poet Hafez has been woven into this spectacular wall on the side of a property in Holborn.

Belgian artist Adele Renault has dedicated this mural to two local schoolgirls who watched her create it on the side of a house in Stratford.

A typically cool slice of exuberance from D*Face, who has collaborated with Zippo for this project.

This tasty mural is on the junction of Toynbee Street and Wentworth Street in East London. Culture Trip wonders what inspired Poland’s Woskerski to come up with this design?

Gary Stranger’s mural in Leyton gets more complex the longer you look at it. The stark black-and-white design is certainly a talking point for locals.

Bringing a little bit of love back to London, Nerone has worked with independent creative and innovation company Forever Beta for this floral design.

Spanish artist Mur0ne has taken full advantage of the large canvas he was given to create a spectacular mural in Stratford

Lucy Mclauchlan has the unusual task of decorating the side of a building already covered in a pebble-dash exterior. The resulting mural has a unique texture that elevates the work.

Influential German street artists 1Up Crew have taken over a large space in East London. The location is close to Stratford station and within sight of the Olympic Stadium.

Over on Dale’s excellent Instagram account, you can see the British artist struggle with the heat and potential vertigo to create this mural. There’s also a strong political message associated with this piece.

Mates Fate, Iamone and Suiko have combined for this painted facade in Peckham. To celebrate, they even had a socially distanced celebratory launch and now you can see the work, too.

Lithuanian artist Marija Tiurina has created a set of illustrations entitled Things I Did This Year. They are a combination of ideas that are literal, metaphorical, funny and “a little dark”, according to Marija.

Opposite his beloved Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace Football Club, local artist Mr Cenz has worked on this piece to brighten up his part of South London. If you look closely there’s even a message in there to his club’s famous mascot.

Australian trailblazer Smug has created this large design in Camden which is typical of the portrait style we are used to seeing from the popular artist. This is also where you will find a new murals by several artists including Epok & Piro as well.

Venezualan concept designer and artist Adriana Jaros has a distinctive style that has been seen around the world. This bold mural can be found in East London.

Standing out among the smoked glass and brushed metal of modern buildings in the financial district, this mural by Carl Cashman is certain to cause a stir.

This piece can be found in the Blashford Estate in Camden. The side to look out for is the monochrome design.

Who are we to argue with the artist’s own description of this mural as “Proof that planet Earth is a board game floating in space”?

Another colourful creation in the heart of the City. This DRT design is in the same area as Carl Cashman’s mural.

The popular Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford has a new attraction. Ed Hicks’s mural is within sight of the Olympic Stadium.

The Kestrel & Magnolia is an ornithological highlight in Walthamstow from the London Mural Festival. The closest Tube station is Blackhorse Road on the Victoria Line.

Let’s stay in Walthamstow for our next mural, with Hunto creating this painting which is very different from the other examples we’ve seen in the area.

Our second barge – and this one is constantly on the move! If you’re lucky, you’ll find this fantastic design on the canals around Hackney Wick. Artist INSA will also have another mural going up around Whitechapel during the festival period.

Jimmy C decided to base his work on a local resident who was born in Hackney after her parents moved to London from Sierra Leone.

A neat design by Mr Penfold can be found just off one of the main roads that run through Walthamstow.

French artist Nerone has based his latest mural on his soulmate, a London-based designer originally from his home country.

This crafty design needs to be seen in person to fully appreciate the effort Chilean artist Otto has gone to in an attempt to trick your mind.

Rosie Woods has been a prominent supporter of the London Mural Festival and her recent interview on the BBC highlights the work that has gone into many of the murals by female artists.

A delightfully playful mural by Italian artist Run has been amusing locals in Lower Clapton ever since it was completed.

This popular design in Maida Vale has received positive reactions, so much so that artist Sr X will be releasing the work as a print soon.

Mysterious artist Subset manages to confuse and amaze in equal measure with this distinctive design, which is elevated by the stark background.

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