Street Art in London 2

Posted on July 15, 2012 by A Londoner from Afar

After my last street art walk in London, I felt that it was worth paying another visit to that areaStreet Art in London 2. So I went back to Brick Lane/ Hoxton and uncovered a few more art pieces. It was an enjoyable afternoon/ evening. Here are some of the pics that I took.

It will only take you a few minutes of your time to visit a few hidden and not-so-hidden pockets of London. Fancy visiting? 

One of the aspects of street art is its dynamism. One day, you can see a dull wall, the next you can see a great graffiti which may even have been specially commissioned. This one gives this little square a bit more of interest.

Street Art in London 2

This is on the trendy Hoxton area. The second set was taken where a bar used to be, a former favourite in the area I think.

Street Art in London 2 Street Art in London 2 - Hoxton  Street Art in London 2 - more Hoxton Street Art in London 2 - more Hoxton 3 Street Art in London 2 - more Hoxton 2

Next to the second set above, we see another art piece by Roa! Remember the crane, the hedgehog and the squirrel?

Street Art in London - Roa!

By a Colombian artist near Hoxton Square:

Street Art in London 2 - near Hoxton Sq. Street Art in London 2 - near Hoxton Sq. 2 Street Art in London 2 - near Hoxton Sq. 3

Once in Brick Lane, some designs keep cropping up:

Street Art in London 2 - little bears Street Art in London 2 - little bears everywhere

There are art pieces everywhere:

Street Art in London - everywhere Street Art in London - Pegasus Street Art in London - Haha Street Art in London - TIme Machine

Variety is an aspect of street art:

Street Art in London - variety 1 Street Art in London - variety 2 Street Art in London -variety 3 Street Art in London - variety 4 Street Art in London - variety 5

Snobism in the arts is not new:

Street Art in London 2 - snobism in the arts

Some sculptures are quite new to me. These are hanging on walls in different places, some of them are more new than others:

Street Art in London 2 - more variety Street Art in London 2 - more variety 1 Street Art in London 2 - more variety 3 Street Art in London 2 - more variety 4 Street Art in London 2 - more variety 5 Street Art in London 2 - more variety 6

Graffitis by Pez:

Street Art in London 2 - Pez Street Art in London 2 - Pez 2

Back to the 80´s by Graffiti Life:

Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s 6

Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s 3 Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s 2 Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s 4 Street Art in London 2 - back to 80´s 5

Some more graffitis:

Street Art in London 2 - some more  Street Art in London 2 - still more

Now, this is street art too!

Street Art in London 2 - music!

Street Art in London 2 - On a window, I love you

Thank you for reaching the end of the page. Hope you have enjoyed! Are there any examples of urban art that you have particularly enjoyed?


 

A Londoner from Afar

About A Londoner from Afar

Cheese & choc lover, marketer and linguist who would like to explore and share those aspects that still have the power to make her stay in the amazingly vibrant city of London after nearly 10 years.
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6 Responses to Street Art in London 2

  1. laniersmith says:
    July 16, 2012 at 01:58

    London is just exploding with great street art. Another extraordinary post! I have to come back to London. Forget the British Museum and the Tate Modern. It is happening in the Streets!

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  2. A Londoner from Afar says:
    July 16, 2012 at 11:50

    Thank you! What is your favourite piece of all the ones in this post?

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  3. Michelle Gillies says:
    July 17, 2012 at 12:06

    These are amazing! I’d like to get on a plane to Britain just to walk around and look at these. I think (today) my favourites are the first one and the last one (not the musician although I agree he is an artist as well). The two women’s faces are striking and I am fascinated by them. However, like I said…today. Tomorrow I may like one of the more campy ones best. 😉

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  4. Wanderlust23 says:
    July 18, 2012 at 06:35

    I just organised to go on that alternative london tour in 2 weeks, can’t wait!

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