Category: London Art
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A Complete Guide to Walking The Line: London’s East End Art Walk—With Directions
London is full of hidden gems, but The Line might be one of its most unusual. A contemporary art trail stretching from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Greenwich, The Line follows the waterways of East London, leading you through a mix of striking sculptures (some permanent, some temporary), industrial landscapes, and pockets of the city you never knew…
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The Stickmen of North London
On the traffic clogged streets of North London, particularly along Hornsey Road, drivers and pedestrians often find themselves accompanied by whimsical yellow figures perched atop street signs, clinging to lampposts, or lounging on building facades. These playful installations are the brainchild of ‘Kit’, an anonymous street artist who has been transforming everyday urban fixtures into…
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The Mosaic House: Carrie Reichardt’s Masterpiece of Rebellion and Tiles
If houses could talk, Carrie Reichardt’s Mosaic House in Chiswick, West London, wouldn’t whisper sweet nothings. It would yell. Possibly through a loudhailer. Covered head-to-toe in tiles, slogans, ceramic skulls, political manifestos, and what appears to be the righteous rage of a thousand activist souls, this house doesn’t blend in—it detonates. Reichardt’s Mosaic House is less “quaint…
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When Van Gogh Lived in London
Before Vincent van Gogh became the tortured genius we now revere, before the sunflowers and the starry nights, before the ear incident that continues to intrigue and perplex, he was just a young man trying to find his way in London. Yes, the city of Big Ben, endless drizzle, and damp lodgings was once home…
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The Street Art of Shoreditch
Once a gritty corner of London, Shoreditch has transformed into one of the city’s most vibrant cultural hubs. While it’s known for trendy coffee shops, bustling markets, and a nightlife scene that rivals Soho, Shoreditch’s crowning glory is its street art. Walk its streets, and you’ll find a living, breathing gallery where every wall, shutter,…
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A Visitor’s Guide to Mayfair: London’s Rich Playground
Welcome to Mayfair, where luxury drips off every townhouse, champagne flows like tap water, and the scent of designer perfume wafts through the air. Nestled in the heart of London, Mayfair is synonymous with wealth, sophistication, and a level of exclusivity that makes you feel underdressed even in your Sunday best. Here’s your insider guide to…
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London’s Chewing Gum artist
One of London’s greatest living artists’ work can’t be found in any art gallery but rather on the pavements, and particularly one London bridge. Have you ever noticed the hundreds of tiny works of art on the Millennium Bridge? They are the work of Ben Wilson, an ‘outsider artist’ who paints the chewing gum stuck…