In London, art is all around you. This is particularly true in the streets of East London’s trendsetting Shoreditch, which are emblazoned with creative street art all year round. So, although the artworks are forever changing, here is a guide to the 10 best, most dynamic hubs for street art in Shoreditch.
Rivington Street
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Great Eastern Street
Great Eastern Street is home to two graffiti covered tube trains perched on containers on top of a building, captioned: ‘Lets Adore And Endure Each Other.’ You can also find a lovely tribute to the late actor Bob Hoskins, this piece refers to his lead in 1986 neo-noir film Mona Lisa.
Great Eastern Street, London, UK
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Cremer Street
Possibly depicting the contemporary phenomenon of ‘the selfie’, French street artist Zabou has expressed her own view with a fresh and vibrant image captioned ‘Smile’ on the front of shop ‘Fiorella Shoes.’
Princelet Street
Global artist Stik has graced a pair of vibrant red shutter doors offering a visually striking picture that seems to represent the diverse culture of London. Stik’s work is now prominent around the city.
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Toynbee Street
Presenting fascinating pictures right along the street, the beautiful, detailed portrayal of a female face appears just off the road, seeming to look at passers-by.
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Shoreditch High Street
The urban art of sculptured faces by Gregos Art pops up around the area, appearing on the walls in different sizes at various locations.
Shoreditch High Street, London, UK
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Heneage Street
The vibrancy of three characters portraying, ‘Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil ad See No Evil,’ is a masterpiece by London’s very own Lewis Campbell.
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Fashion Street
Fashion Street is filled with amazing imagery, from a Batman animation and a curious poster of Arnold Schwarzenegger to a bright purple animation of a feminine face and more. The huge picture of a man embracing a child created by drip paint is situated on the side of Joe’s Kid Café.
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Brick Lane
Bustling with curry houses, interesting buildings, popular culture and more, art holds a massive presence on the street and down adjoining alleyways in form of graffiti, drawings and posters.
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Bell Lane
The shady portrait of a young boy by Australian painter and street artist Guido Van Helten can be found on the shop front of 8 Bell Lane, Spitalfields.
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