This is one of the reasons why I really like London. You can find amazing graffiti all around - and sometimes you can come across them without realising it. For example, literally just around the corner from the city - in and around Liverpool Street with men/women in suits - there is a whole different side of London to be seen. Shoreditch and Brick Lane are two of the best places to go. And very often I go for a wander into London just to search for the latest piece that catches my eye.
I'm very particular in tastes for graffiti. I find tags rather distasteful and a poor sight. But when you really search for it, some of the things you might see just takes your breath away. I have a few firm favourites like ROA, Phlegm and Otto Schade who I keep an eye out for. ROA is my absolute favourite though. He held an exhibition in London not so long ago and I was amazed. I'm actually browsing right now and have a newfound interest in DALeast who has just put up a few pieces around London that I am planning to see.
Below are a few I have captured on my phone during my wanderings:
This one is by ROA - this piece is massive and very close to Shoreditch Underground. It is still there but it has been somewhat ruined by the tagging which you can see underneath it.
Stik does many great pieces everywhere in London. I'm sure he has more than 200 Stik figures pasted all around walls and doors! I'd be surprised if you've lived in London for a long time and never seen one before!
I haven't seen much of Phlegm's work but what I have seen - I like.
And this cute little piece is by Ronzo. I adore this :)
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