That’s right folks, 11 hours ago (at the time of writing) Banksy announced his new piece in North London via his official Instagram page. Speculation sparked on Sunday 17th March (also St Paddy’s Day) on Twitter, or ‘X’ if you’re that way inclined, with people living in the area sharing images of the artwork and suspecting it had been done by the anonymous graffiti artist. They did also note they probably wouldn’t be in a rush to move anytime soon, given the extra few thousand this might put on the property…
But anyway, once it was confirmed officially on the Gram that’s when socials went into a bit of meltdown and it soon appeared across the different news and media networks.
Luckily, living in London and working from home today, I was able to take some time out and head on the ‘blue bullet’ aka the Victoria Line and bolt up to Finsbury Park. In true English style for this time of year grey clouds were covering the sky but at least it did not piss it down.
As I exited Finsbury Park station via the Seven Sisters Road side, I saw a few of what looked like people-en-route-to-see-the-new-Banksy. I already knew it was on Hornsey Road from my research this morning and followed my trusty CityMapper directions to the area. The thing is in London, just because you are on Hornsey Road, it doesn’t mean you are in the right place as these streets can go on for fucking miles and miles.
But as I said, generally if there’s a bit of a crowd going in one direction then you can’t go too far wrong following it. I also examined pictures from the Gram with a fine tooth-comb and noticed there was a ‘dentist surgery’ lurking in the background. So a quick Google of Dentist Surgery Hornsey Road and I was able to confirm the exact location.
One thing that amused me as I strolled towards the Banksy was that about 5/10 mins distance before the piece is a police station. The man really doesn’t give a fuck and does it in plain sight. But if they cannot find Kate Middleton then the chances of finding Banksy are even slimmer… anyway.
As you would expect, flocks of people were now arriving as it was in the middle of the day and news had spread far and wide. Major news broadcasters were there, as well as other publications and bloggers, tourists and then the average street art enthusiast like me, as well as locals from the area. It’s an exciting thing to be around as you can sense the energy and buzz from everyone else as well.
With every Banksy, you know there’s some sort of message behind it, which is usually political. I wasn’t too sure what this one might be referencing, however I spoke to a local chap (who was there doing a very nice illustration of the piece) and he said that the council are cutting down a lot of the trees in the area and the particular trees are growing into buildings etc and causing damage or unwanted issues that might lead to bigger problems. So by cutting the trees down the council are hiding behind the problem because there’s deeper roots here (no pun intended!).
If you want to find the Banksy, head for the Dentist Surgery on Hornsey Rd (as noted above) and it’s like 60 secs past that. Overall about a 15-20 mins walk from Finsbury Park Tube Station:
So the main thing you’re here for, here’s some snaps from the afternoon out:
Thanks for reading and as always feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
This edition of street art on film features the incredible city of Bristol. My previous post ‘Back in Bristol [Part II]‘ showcased all the amazing street art in the west country and now we’re going to see how it all looks using 35mm film 🎞📸
If you’re into a bit of the old photography then Bristol is the perfect place. The scenery is something to behold. There’s the famous colourful houses overlooking the marina (below), the view from Clifton Suspension Bridge (which is simply breathtaking) and lots of amazing architecture…and then the street art of course.
I burned through 3x rolls of 35mm film (36 exposures each) in my 2 days in Bristol and could have taken more. The only down side to shooting film these days is the cost, it’s expensive as fuck now. One photography shop I went in had to import their film from Japan due to the current shortages and that was like £20 a pop. Madness.
As per my previous Bristol post, all the pieces shot below were in the city centre/ Stokes Croft. Here’s some of the best ones – enjoy!
I was really pleased with how these bad boy s came out. That’s the joy of shooting on film, you never know what you’re gonna get!
If you shoot on film, make sure to use this indy lab in Leeds to get them developed – Take it Easy Lab
Thanks for reading, keep safe and stay tuned for more!
Oh, what a place…Oh, what a city. For me, there’s no place in Blighty quite like Bristol. It’s unique. It has vibes of Kreuzberg in Berlin, Shoreditch in London and a real mix of culture from all over the shop. The architecture is c’est magnifique and the view from Clifton Suspension bridge is breathtaking. Street art is literally everywhere and gives the city a real identity. After a few years away it was good to be back…
Bristol is a street art Mecca and a homage there is a must for anyone into the urban graffiti scene. Areas like Stokes Croft and Bedminster are home to some incredible pieces, while Bedminster is also the host of Europe’s largest street art festival Upfest. It’s worth visiting just for that. I went a few years ago and it was mega.
It’s also home to the one and only Banksy making it a birthplace of urban culture and guerilla street art.
It’s a playground for street artists from all over the world and many of the big boys have work dotted around the city including the likes of: MR CENZ, PHLEGM, STIK, SWEET TOOF, FANAKAPAN, IRONY, EL MAC, GREGOS, NICK WALKER, PIXEL PANCHO, ARYZ, STINKFISH and many more!
One of my first missions back in Bristol was to see what Banksy pieces were still knocking around, and if there was any I haven’t seen previously. Sadly some of his most recent pieces have been and gone, including the ‘Valentine’s Day’ mural and the ‘Aachoo’ piece – the latter which appeared in the midst of the pandemic and has already been sold.
Before we go on, let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Clifton Suspension Bridge:
Okay, so starting with Banksy, here’s some of the pieces you can still find in the city centre. There’s still a number of Banksy pieces around in 2022, however I’m only going to showcase what I saw in my short weekend there, and these were all located nice and central.
For all the Banksy’s still in Bristol visit this guide.
This piece has been in Bristol since way back in 2006 and is still hanging in there today (mind the pun). It’s had some attempts at sabotage over the years but it’s still near perfect. It’s a fine example of Banksy’s work (and one of my favourites) and a must-see. It’s also one of the easier ones to find in the city as it’s right by the Harbourside and up a main shopping street.
Sticking around Park St and located near the Cathedral is the ‘you don’t need planning permission to build sandcastles in the sky‘ piece. This Banksy is actually on the side of Bristol Library which you can access via an alleyway behind College Green. The work dates back to 2011 and originally used two air vents on the wall along with the stencilled quote to make it look somewhat like a smiley face :). That said, in that time the side of the building has had a face lift so it’s no longer the original wall and a door was added to the exterior, and one of the vents was also removed – which has ruined the aesthetic of the piece and it doesn’t look that smiley these days. It is, however, still worth a visit and it’s one I haven’t seen in my numerous visits to Bristol.
Another favourite of mine and located around the Harbourside/ Bristol Marina area is Banksy’s depiction of Vermeer’s famous ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’. Instead of an earring for his piece Banksy used an alarm on the wall. Classic.
Not too sure how much longer this one will be around for, the building it’s on is pretty derelict and there’s new flats going up in the ever-changing area. Try see it before it goes.
Up in Stokes Croft you can find The Mild Mild West piece which appeared on the side of a building way back in 1999. Proper vintage Banksy this one. It’s still in great condition for its age and is a prime example of the illusive artist’s work and message. This graff was done on the back of riot police attacking ravers at a New Year’s Eve party and showcases Banksy’s fight against the Government.
Sticking in Stokes Croft and a few minutes away from The Mild Mild West is the Rose on a Mouse Trap piece, which dates back to the early 2000’s. This is the only Banksy in Bristol with protective covering, which says a lot about the respect for the artist in the city. The locals in the area chipped in and paid to get this work framed, leaving it in pristine condition to this day. Some rebels did try and paint over it, but given it’s covered in plexi the joke was on them.
And there you have it. A nice, cool five Banksy pieces to enjoy in and around Bristol City Centre. As I said, there are more in Bristol, I just didn’t have the bloody time to get to them all.
So without further ado, let’s move on to some of the other incredible street art in the city.
There’s lots of it about (and I mean lots) so the best thing to do is just walk around and enjoy the sights and see what you come across. As with the Banksy’s above, a lot of it is in walking distance from the centre of town, but key areas to note are Stokes Croft and Bedminster.
CITY CENTRE
Not really street art – I just liked the AY UP DUCK posterSTUNNING piece by EL MACBowler Hat man by Nick Walker on Nelson Street. M-CITY mural on the leftAnother view of Bowler Hat Welcome to Bristol by TATS CRUSEE NO EVIL by INKIE (image ruined by the sun and consruction work)Work by ARYZ left, and STIK looking down on the rightPixel Pancho
STOKES CROFT
Iconic Stokes Croft piece by STINKFISHInsane mural painted on the side of a house in Stokes CroftTURBO ISLAND Can’t argue with that…RELENTLESS OPTIMISMPHLEGM
That brings to an end my short weekend in Bristol and some snaps of the street art scene. If you haven’t been yet then make sure it’s in your travel plans for the year.
As always feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
‘Hot girl summer’ is fast approaching in the UK, and when the sun’s out, the gun’s are out (and just to clarify for any American’s reading – that doesn’t mean bustin’ a cap in someone’s ass, sorry). On an Easter Bank Holiday weekend in England there’s no finer sight than cold beers, ice cream, fish and chips and fat blokes with their topsoff – making Hastings the perfect destination for some day tripping.
Banksy paid a visit to Hastings way back in 2010 and painted the ‘Tesco Sandcastles’ mural. Having never seen it nor been to Hastings, I wanted to see if it was still there… twelve years later.
Incase you didn’t know, Hastings is a small seaside town situated on England’s southeast coast and is famously known for the ‘Battle of Hastings’ in 1066 – though I’m not here to give you a history lesson. Google it.
You can get to Hastings from London pretty easily; two hours by motor or just under that via train links. If going by train, this departs from Charing Cross station.
It’s not the most glamorous seaside town I’ve ever been to, but it’s also nicer than some of the shitholes I’ve visited. UK seaside town’s can be pretty run down and grim, so never go to these places with any sort of expectation… especially if you want to sit on the ‘beach’, which is basically just pebbles.
Our famous sandy beaches
So I guess you’re probably thinking: Is Banksy’s ‘Tesco Sandcastles’ still in Hastings?
The answer is, yes. It’s still in great condition and protected by plexiglass [as of 18th April 2022].
This piece is located in the ‘St Leanords’ district and is approx a 30 minute walk from the train station.
En route to the Banksy piece, be sure to take in some of the scenic sights down the seafront and watch out for the pesky sea gulls knicking your food. Also, FYI, walk on the pavement and not on the pebbled beach, it’ll take forever and ruin your feet.
As always, when going to see a Banksy [you’ve never seen before], the anticipation builds up as you approach the location. Part of me was worried it was a wasted trip down the promenade. It’s also pretty gutting when you go see a Banksy piece and it’s not longer there, too…
That said, the worry faded away as soon as I got to the ‘Tesco Sandcastles’ mural and saw that it was still in a-m-a-zing condition. I was also pleasantly surprised to see it looking so well after all these years. It was covered in plexiglass, but even still, there’s always some bellend that wants to ruin it for everyone.
So here’s ‘Tesco Sandcastles’ from Banksy’s 2010 visit to Hastings. This piece is also featured on Banksy’s official website, giving it the full authentication.
– I also took way too many pictures, apologies
…And here’s a few extra snaps taken on the good old fashioned 35mm film camera:
That’s all for now folks. If you’ve been to Hastings and seen the Banksy, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
For more Banksy content, including where to find all his work in London, visit the archive section.
If reality TV has taught us anything, it’s that people love a reunion. Don’t you just love seeing where the cast of Love Island are a few years on? Oh actually, I just realised I don’t give a fuck about that.
But maybe it would be good to see what’s happened to all the Banksy’s in London; which pieces remain and which have been abolished from the streets for good?
It’s been 7 whole years [SEVEN YEARS!] since I wrote my first ‘Banksy Hunting in LDN‘ post – all the way back in 2015 – and a lot has changed in the world since… Barack Obama was the US President, while David Cameron was the man at the helm in the UK. That clown Donald Trump has been and gone, but one still remains in charge of Great Britain [that’s Boris Johnson, just in case you were wondering]. In terms of tech; the iPhone in everyone’s hand back then was the iPhone 6/6s vs the iPhone 13 today. That said, I’m still using the same Macbook [as I had in twentyfifteen] to type this.
Another thing to mention…we’ve also survived the global pandemic and multiple lockdowns.
RE global leaders: one can’t help think of the below and how right Banksy was.
Unlike my last post on Banksy’s in London, this time all the pieces were found in one day, in 8 hours and 30 minutes, to be precise. This took me from south east, central, east, west and north. Across more than 60KM of the vast London metropolis.
London Banksy Locations – correct as of Feb 2022
The day started with disappointment and ended with tired legs and some optimism. A number of pieces have gone since my last Banksy hunt but lots have survived and I even saw some I haven’t seen before.
[1] ‘Phone Tap’ – Poplar/ All Saints
All Saints DLR station
The Banksy Part II outing commenced with a short trip from my current neighbourhood, Woolwich Arsenal, to Poplar to see the ‘Phone Tap’ piece. This was one of my favourites as it was pretty local to where I live and in a pretty random area, by all accounts. It was also a piece that wasn’t covered by protective plexi and hadn’t ever had any damage over it. It felt well respected in the local area.
That said, upon arrival I was pretty gutted as when I approached the piece I could tell it was no longer around and had been tagged over. It was a shit start to proceedings, and left me wondering what might be to come…
‘Phone Tap’ in 2015
‘Phone Tap’ in 2022 🚫😥
While the Banksy may no longer be in Poplar, I’d still recommend a visit as there’s this stunning piece by Irony and Boe that’s still standing. You can also find work by Ben Eine in the area too.
From All Saints I took the DLR to Canary Wharf and the Jubilee line to London Bridge for the next part of the journey. I’d read there was still two rats in the area [both of which I had not previously included in my Banksy hunting post] so I was looking forward to seeing what condition I’d find them in.
[2] Rat on Tooley Street, London Bridge SE1
Over the road from London Bridge station, behind ‘The London Experience’ and opposite an ice cream shop you can find a classic stencil rat, symbolic of Banksy. It’s still in pretty good condition, which I was very pleased to see.
Tooley St Rat, Feb ’22 🐭
Note: no historic comparison on this one
[3] ‘You Lose’ Rat, Steelyard Passage EC4
A short 15 walk up from Tooley St to Cannon St you can find Steelyard Passage and what remains of the Banksy Rat entitled ‘You Lose’. Everything has pretty much faded now and it’s not really that visible.
That said, it is still there…
‘You Lose’ Rat, Feb ’22 🐭
Note: no historic comparison on this one
The next destination after seeing a few rats round the south bank was Shoreditch – the hipster capital of London. It’s been home to many Banksy’s over the years, but now sadly only three remain [to my knowledge… I’ve read there’s the copper snorting piece that’s visible through a window in an office, but it’s been touched up, so that doesn’t count]. Shoreditch is also home to some incredible graff from artists all over the world, making it worthy of a day out anyway…
Two Banksy’s can be found in the smoking/ outdoor drinks area of the club Cargo, which is normally accessible to the public during the day. The pieces are also opposite this iconic piece by the legendary Ben Eine [above].
As this piece has been covered in plexi, it’s pretty much in the same condition as it was back in 2015. The only difference is the bench below is now green, instead of brown. How dare they.
Along the same wall as the above, just a few metres to the right is the ‘His Master’s Voice’ piece. It’s also covered in plexi and remains in the same, good condition today.
‘His Master’s Voice’ in 2015
‘His Master’s Voice’ in Feb ’22
Before you leave Rivington St and Shoreditch make sure you take time to appreciate some of the work by Stik and Thierry Noir (before more new swanky flats are built and the local graff becomes part of the history books).
[6] ‘Flower PaInter’ – Bethnal Green E2 6LR
On Pollard Street in Bethnal Green still stands Banksy’s ‘Flower Painter’, which has resided here since back in 2007. That said, the painter is no longer there but the flower is still standing high and mighty.
You can get to Bethnal Green pretty easily from Shoreditch, either a 20 min walk, 10 min bus or central line if you want to get sweaty and up-close and personal on the tube.
‘Flower Painter’ in 2015
‘Flower Painter’ in Feb ’22
After a stroll around the east end it’s time to venture central. Oyster Card and facemask at the ready, it’s time to hit Bethnal Green station and head westbound to Tottenham Court Road.
Bethnal Green tube station
Centre Point, Tottenham Court Road
[7] ‘If graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal’ – Chipstone Street W1W
This was one of my favourite pieces back in the day and another great example of Banksy’s earlier works. When you think of Banksy, this sort of work is what comes to mind. Thought provoking and instantly recognisable with the rat and red font.
For me, this one is as relevant today in 2022 as it was when he did it, eleven years ago in 2011. Governments do not like an alternative voice though they claim we have ‘freedom of speech’.
Sadly, this Banksy has paid the price of capitalism and has been replaced with flats that cost more than the working man [or woman] can afford.
‘If graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal’ in 2015
‘If graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal’ in Feb ’22 🚫 😥
[8] ‘Shop ’til you drop’ – Bruton Lane W1J 6PT
About a twenty minute walk from ‘if graffiti changed anything, it would be illegal‘ [I know what you’re thinking, everything’s twenty minutes away] is the ‘shop ’til you drop’ piece in London’s Mayfair.
This area is full of the high life; Burberry, Balenciaga, Chanel, Prada, Valentino, etc. money, money, money… So it’s the perfect place for a Banksy spin on consumerism.
This Banksy is still in pristine condition and probably one of the best kept in London. Until the building its’s on is ultimately knocked down for yet more high-end fashion or expensive living.
‘Shop ’til you drop’ in 2015
‘Shop ’til you drop’ in Feb ’22
The next part of our journey is West London and staying on the central line are stop-offs at Marble Arch and Notting Hill Gate.
[9] Extinction Rebellion* – Marble Arch
*Not confirmed by Banksy himself, though an article suggests that experts believe this is authentic.
Looking at the style of the piece it’s hard to argue otherwise.
Annoyingly, when I went to see this work it was hard to get a good view/ angle of it as there was building work been carried out on the eye-sore that is the Marble Arch Mound. A horrendous waste of tax payer’s money.
Construction work surrounds the Banksy
‘From this moment despair ends and tactics begin’ – Feb ’22
Note: no historic comparison on this one
[10] ‘Master Artist’ – Portobello Road W11 2DY
Three stops on the central line from Marble Arch is Notting Hill Gate, where you can find Banksy’s ‘Master Painter’ down the famous Portobello Road. This one has managed to stand the test of time and change and still exists today, protected by plexiglass. I’ve been down here a few times in the past few years and have seen this piece covered by tags so much so you can’t even see the Banksy, but thankfully it’s been cleaned up and still remains visible today.
‘Master Artist’ in 2015
‘Master Artist’ in Feb ’22
From ‘Master Artist’ you can head to Ladbroke Grove tube station and travel back towards central London. The next stop on this expedition is Barbican on the circle line.
[11&12] Basquiat Banksy’s – Barbican Centre EC2Y
These Banksy’s arrived in the capital back in 2017 in homage to NYC art legend Jean-Michel Basquiat. At the time there was an exhibition on at the Barbican Centre and these Banksy’s appeared. They’ve now been in London for 5 years, which feels mad as it still feels like it was yesterday when I went to see them [actually it was literally yesterday when I saw them again]…
The Basquiat Banky’s can be found on the underpass underneath the Barbican centre. They are both still covered in plexi so are still in great condition.
Barbican Centre, London
Basquiat Banksy’s in 2017
Basquiat Banksy’s in Feb ’22
[13] Banksy Rat – Chiswell Street EC1Y
Staying in Barbican you can find one of his famous rat stencils still in pretty good nick. This is just a 10 min walk from the Basquiat pieces. There’s no plexi covering the piece but it has remained in decent shape since I last saw it.
Barbican Banksy Rat in 2015
Barbican Banksy Rat in Feb ’22
[14&15] ‘Cash Machine Girl’ and Banksy Rat – Farringdon EC1R
One stop away on the tube from Barbican is Farringdon, the location for another two Banksy pieces. Though back in 2015 when I wrote my first post, both of these were in poor condition, so I didn’t have high expectations. ‘Cash Machine Girl’ is covered in plexi, but unfortunately it was already damaged beforehand so even seven years ago it wasn’t looking good.
This is probably the only Banksy I wonder why they actually protected it, given it was already badly damaged before it was covered up.
The Banksy rat in Farringdon was located on the wall of the Royal Mail building, but guess what, this is also been re-developed and is no longer there…
‘Cash Machine Girl’ in 2015
‘Cash Machine Girl’ in Feb ’22
‘Banksy Rat’ in 2015
‘Banksy Rat’ in Feb ’22
This brings us to the penultimate Banksy in Angel, which was [you guessed it] a steady 20 minute journey on the red London bus.
[16] ‘Very Little Helps’ – Essex Road N1 8NE
This one wasn’t in the best condition back in 2015 and still isn’t any better today. But it’s still there and still covered in plexiglass, so that’s a positive. To be fair, given the time and state it was in seven years ago it’s not too bad, and it’s still a fine example of a pretty big Banksy stencil.
‘Very Little Helps’ in 2015
‘Very Little Helps’ in Feb ’22
So this brings us to an emotional end – and about 8 hours into my journey – a bus from Angel to Stoke Newington to the final stop. And another 20 minute journey [sorry].
[17] ‘Clown House’ – Church Street N16
Apparently this piece has been in Stokey since the dark ages [2001], so over 20 years! On my last visit this piece was still visible but it was surrounded by black paint. I’m very pleased to report that since 2015 this piece still remains in good condition, and albeit still surrounded by paint, it’s still in good condition to this day.
‘Clown House’ in 2015
‘Clown House’ in Feb ’22
And that, my friends, brings to an end to Banksy Hunting Reunion in 2022 [for now]. It was an emotional day of reminiscing, sightseeing and using public transport. All in all, there’s still plenty of amazing Banksy’s to see in London, and while there hasn’t been too many new ones of late, we can still enjoy the work he once graced upon the capital.
I hope this article serves you well in your quest to find Banksy’s in London. If you can’t be bothered finding them and want someone to show you, visit my ‘London Banksy Tours‘ page and see if you can convince me to be your guide.
Here’s the map tracking my Banksy journey for the day, spanning 66KM and taking just over 8.5 hours. My legs killed, I was broken and starving, my iPhone was on 15% and my headphones had died. Was it worth it? Yes.
Finally please let me know if I’ve missed any Banksy pieces in London, and as always, graffiti lovers & artists, add comments, share your favourite Banksy’s, and any info I’ve missed.
Oh, and Banksy, please come back to London, we’ve missed you!
Back in 2019 Banksy hit the streets of Croydon, South London, with his latest immersive experience; Gross Domestic Product. Fast forward to 31st January 2022, a global pandemic and a few lockdowns later and I’m sat here in my South East LDN domicile writing about it and sharing some pictures from my day out there.
On the day (6th October if I remember rightly – *checks dates on photos*), I didn’t know too much about what to expect, other than there was a shop that Banksy had taken over appearing in Croydon. I didn’t know whether you might be able to go in – maybe buy things or whatever – but nonetheless I went down anyway. Having been to Dismaland back in 2015, I knew one thing you can expect when Banksy comes to town, and that’s a bit of chaos.
To be fair, there wasn’t much chaos, just a long arse queue and a lot of people around taking pictures. One thing I do remember about the day was that it was a glorious afternoon with the sun shining and as soon as I got in the queue for GDP it absolutely pissed it down. A great example of our fine Great British weather.
Once I got to the front of the queue it became clear it wasn’t a shop you could go in, but a shop-window-showcase of some incredible installations and artworks by Banksy (including the stab-proof vest that Stormzy wore at Glasto).
GDP was dubbed as the ‘shop that never opens‘ and on Banksy’s Instagram he stated “it sells art, homeware and disappointment”.
Every piece of work and detail in the ‘showroom’ was symbolic of the illusive artist and his way of producing thought provoking work.
It wasn’t too easy to get the photos through the windows and I had to get pretty close and hold the phone right up to the glass to get a snap minus a reflection. There was also a bunch of other people getting pics for their Instas and all that jazz so it was a case of trying to dodge around other folk.
Anyhow, it was another amazing experience and unreal to see another exhibition of Banksy’s. Below are some of my favourite shots from the afternoon in Croydon.
Did you make it down to Gross Domestic Product?
As always, graffiti lovers & artists, add comments and share your favourite Banksy’s, and any info I’ve missed.
Lastly (and apologies) buuuut if you like what you’ve read feel free to buy me a brew 🍻🙌
This volume of street art on film is dedicated to the graffiti haven that is Hackney Wick, East London. It’s one of the best spots in London for the urban art scene and is just a stone’s throw away from The Olympic Park and Stratford.
Hipsters flock the streets for the cool bars and cafes (which sets the tone for the area) and on a hot spring day it’s a great spot for a couple of tinnies by the canal.
I took to the streets armed with my Pentax ME Super and Fujicolour 400 film. There was a bit of a party vibe in the air as the lockdown restrictions in the UK have recently been lifted and after a year of being stuck at home in isolation, people were allowed back out into the world to see their family and pals… or in other words, go back out and get pissed with people again.
Rebel rousers getting lit in the sunshine on the banks of the canal
Here’s some of the best pieces spotted in the Hackney Wick ends:
Street Art Everywhere 