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Category: Banksy

The Street Art of Rivington Street in London

Rivington Street is a great place to find street art in London. In particular, the courtyard of the nightclub Cargo … More

Where to Find Banksy Street Art in the UK

Street art by Banksy is hugely popular. He is the worlds most famous street artist. This is especially true in … More

Banksy Sprays the Tube with Sneezing Rats and Sanitiser

Banksy is back in London and he’s gone straight to the underground. Dressed as a TFL worker he’s been spraying … More

Coronavirus Street Art Spreads Across the World

It may be lockdown but that hasn’t stopped coronavirus related street art spreading around the globe. From London to Melbourne … More

Secrets of the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane

The Truman Brewery has a long history. Sitting on Brick Lane it was once known as the Black Eagle Brewhouse. … More

Gross Domestic Product by Banksy Comes to Croydon

Another pop up exhibit called ‘Gross Domestic Product’ from Banksy has been showing in Croydon. It is essentially a window … More

Where to find the Banksy Mural in St Leonards

Created in 2010 the Banksy mural in St Leonards was painted onto the back of a concrete set of stairs … More

Banksy and Paul Insect take centre stage at Glastonbury

This years Glastonbury is a scorcher. Never mind the muddy fields, the event is taking place on one of the … More

Banksy Murals Revealed at the Foundry in Shoreditch

Two pieces of graffiti history by Banksy have re-appeared at the Foundry building in Shoreditch. For years covered over with … More

Banksy Extinction Rebellion Mural appears at Marble Arch

A mural apparently by Banksy has appeared next to the Marble Arch in London. Showing a child planting a sapling … More

An Interview with Wisam Salsaa the Manager of the Walled Off Hotel

It was back in 2005 when Wisam Salsaa, first met Banksy. “I didn’t know who Banksy was. I had actually … More

The Graffiti of the West Bank Barrier in Bethlehem

Covered with graffiti, the West Bank Barrier cuts off the town of Bethlehem from the rest of Israel. Completed in 2003 … More

Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem

The first thing you notice is the wall! Long, grey and snaking over the hills. This is the sight which … More

Banksy Art from 2002-2008 at the Lazinc Gallery

Featuring originals and prints from one of elusive street artist Banksy’s most productive periods. The Lazinc Gallery in Mayfair has … More

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Revolutionary Posters from the May 1968 Demonstrations in France go on display at the Lazinc Gallery

It’s 22 March 1968 and a group of students are staging an extended sit in. Protesting at conditions in their … More

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Street Art and Graffiti in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle

The Baltic Triangle in Liverpool is the cities growing cultural hub and a great place for street art. Walk around … More

Banksy EU Flag Mural in Dover

The Banksy mural in Dover first appeared in 2017. Painted onto the side of a row of terraces. It depicts … More

Where to find Banksy Street Art in Hull

A new Banksy has appeared in Hull on the floor of a permanently raised drawbridge. Now covered with the obligatory … More

Banksy’s Snorting Copper in Shoreditch Rediscovered

One of Banksy’s most famous paintings. An image of a policeman on his hands and knees snorting the road markings … More

Banksy Basquiat Street Art at the Barbican in London

Two pieces of street art by Banksy have appeared near the Barbican. They pay tribute to the pioneering street artist … More

Who are the best British Street Artists

It’s always fraught with difficulty putting together a list of something like the best British street artists. It is of … More

Where to find street art and graffiti in Brighton

Brighton is one of the biggest centre’s for street art and graffiti in the UK. Indeed on any trip to … More

Who is the Mysterious Street Artist Banksy?

We love a good Banksy conspiracy theory here on Inspiring City. To be fair there is nothing better to get … More

Where to find street art and graffiti in Bristol

When thinking about the best places to see street art and graffiti, Bristol is the sort of place that comes … More

The Drinker by Banksy returned to Shaftesbury Avenue

The Drinker is a statue by Banksy which was originally placed on Shaftsbury Square in London. It was stolen from … More

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