Across the streets of Spitalfields, subtle bronze circles can be seen embedded in the pavements. Known as the Spitalfields Roundels, … More
Category: Art History
The Art of Flying: The Enduring Power of Fly Posting
“The Art of Flying” is an exhibition that looks at the history of fly posting. From its historical roots and … More
Long Dark Tunnel: A Landmark London Graffiti Exhibition
The Long Dark Tunnel is an exhibition created by 10 Foot, TOX and Fume. It showcases work from some of … More
The Graffiti Bible: How ‘Subway Art’ Shaped a Generation
In the world of street art, few books have left quite as much of a mark as “Subway Art” by … More
Tuttomondo the Story of Keith Haring’s Mural in Pisa
In the heart of Pisa is Tuttomondo a mural by Keith Haring. Completed in 1989 it was painted on the … More
The History of Tagging – From New York Subways to Street Art Today
The writing form that we now generally know as tagging has it’s roots in cites such as New York and … More
Operation Anderson – The Graffiti Bust that Tried to Break Bristol
Operation Anderson was a major police crackdown on the Bristol graffiti scene. It involved the British Transport Police in an … More
The Tipping Point of Graffiti from Subculture to Global Phenomenon
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a cultural revolution was brewing in New York City. What we now know … More
The Clash, Futura 2000 and London’s First Graffiti
In 1981 an intriguing collaboration took place between New York Graffiti icon Futura 2000 and British punk band ‘The Clash’. … More
Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ the Song that Brought Graffiti to the World
In the early 1980s, the song ‘Rapture’ by Blondie hit number one in the US Charts. It was unique in … More
How Wild Style Helped to Spark a Global Graffiti Revolution
Wild Style was released in 1983. Directed by Charlie Ahearn, the film captured the essence of New York City’s graffiti … More
Robert Del Naja, 3D and the Early Days of Bristol Graffiti
An early video featuring Robert Del Naja has cast light on the early origins of Bristol Graffiti. Now better known … More
The Statues of Trafalgar Square in London
Trafalgar Square is often considered to be the heart of London. Positioned at the top end of Whitehall it has … More
‘Bill or Banksy’ Did a Fake really sell for £250k on a TV Show Auction?
An artwork claimed to have been created by the Liverpudlian artist Silent Bill seems to have been mistaken for a … More
The Statues of Whitehall in London
The statues of Whitehall are positioned along the street from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square. Whitehall is the home of … More
Mural of Queen Eleanor in Stony Stratford
Tucked away in a side street in Stony Stratford is a giant mural of Queen Eleanor. Perhaps nowadays better known … More
Laurence de Valmy explores Art History and Social Media
Laurence de Valmy is an artist known for her exploration of art history through the use of social media imagery. … More
Where to Find Henry Moore Sculptures in London
Henry Moore has a number of sculptures which can be seen in London. He is easily is one of Britain’s … More
Power and Speed the Story of the Eltham College Statues
Power and Speed are two large bronze statues currently situated at Eltham College in London. They were formerly a part … More
The Statues of Parliament Square in London
Parliament Square is a green space which sits opposite the Houses of Parliament in London. It is known as a … More
Mary Wollstonecraft Sculpture in Newington Green
A sculpture commemorating Mary Wollstonecraft has been revealed in Newington Green. From artist Maggi Hambling, it is a metallic shimmering … More
The Neighbours Sculpture by Siegfried Charoux in Highbury
The Neighbours is a sculpture on the Highbury Quadrant Estate in North London. It shows two men sitting down on … More
The Tottenham Snail on Seven Sisters Road
The Tottenham Snail is one of the most enduring pieces of street art in London. Much loved in Tottenham it … More
Famous Sussex Locations of the Bloomsbury Group
The group of artists and writers known as the Bloomsbury Group would spend their time between the busy world of … More
‘Draped Seated Woman’ by Henry Moore in Canary Wharf
Draped Seated Woman is a sculpture with a history. Created in 1958 it once sat in midst of the Stifford … More