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Category: UK Street Artists

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

Graffiti History

The Greatest UK Murals of 2024

The Street Art Cities Best of 2024 awards revealed some spectacular pieces from the UK. Murals from Bristol, Sheffield, London, … More

Mural

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

Graffiti History

Mythic Murals From KMG Provide Welcome to Scotland

A series of murals from Scottish artist KMG greet visitors to Aberdeen Airport. Painted at intervals around the car park … More

interview, Mural, Nuart

Cbloxx Explores Legacy of the Picts in Aberdeen Mural

A mural delving into the legacy of the Picts has been painted by Cbloxx in Aberdeen. Part of this years … More

interview, Mural, Nuart

Bow Alley Mural Remembers Local East End History

Hidden away in an alley back streets of Bow on Botolph Passage is a mural that remembers local history. Led … More

Mural

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

Graffiti History

SNIK Still Life Mural in Manchester

Renowned street art duo have SNIK have returned to Manchester to create a standout mural in the city. Called ‘Still … More

Mural

Wom Man Paint Jam at the Lighthouse in Stratford

The Wom Collective’s latest paint jam paired the women with the men to create collaborations in Stratford. Called the Wom … More

paint jam

The London International Paste-up Festival: A Celebration of Street Art Culture

In a city renowned for its vibrant street art, the London International Paste-up Festival (LIPF) has emerged as a fresh … More

paste up art, Shoreditch and Brick Lane, street art festival

Wild Walls Festival Brings New Murals to Ipswich

The Wild Walls Festival has seen four new large scale murals added to walls in Ipswich. Part of a larger … More

street art festival

Upfest Presents 2024: All the Street Art and Murals

Upfest Presents is a two week celebration of street art and urban culture in the Bedminster area of Bristol. An … More

street art festival, upfest

Banksy’s Urban Zoo Arrives in London

A series of artworks from Banksy featuring animals have been appearing in London. Featuring a wide array of bird and … More

Banksy, Mural

Street Art of the 2024 Cheltenham Paint Festival

The Cheltenham Paint Festival has returned for 2024. First taking place in 2017 it is now a firmly established fixture … More

cheltenham paint festival, street art festival

45RPM: Graffiti and Character Art at Bring the Paint

Sitting in Leicester with 45RPM and he is taking a break in the midst of his exhibition ‘Writers Block’ at … More

Bring the Paint, interview, street art festival

Endangered Species Mural Project by SNIK with Zoo New England

Handle With Care is a conservation mural project from street art duo SNIK. Working with Zoo New England it explores … More

Mural

Nuart Aberdeen 2024: All the Murals and Street Art

Nuart Aberdeen returned to the granite city for it’s 8th edition in 2024. With the theme of ‘Living Heritage’ another … More

Mural Festival, Nuart

Discover the Stunning Murals of Concrete Canvas 2024 in Chelmsford

The 2024 edition of the Concrete Canvas festival has seen more murals painted across Chelmsford. A number of locations have … More

concrete canvas, street art festival

Old East End Pubs Remembered on Mural in Bow

A mural celebrating old East End pubs has been painted in Bow. From artist Ben Martin who paints under the … More

Mural

Nuart Returns to Aberdeen with Line Up for 2024

Nuart Aberdeen is returning with another all star line up for June 2024. With the theme of ‘Living Heritage’ it … More

Nuart, street art festival

Banksy Street Art Appears in Finsbury Park

A piece of street at by Banksy has appeared off Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park. Making use of a bare … More

Banksy, Mural

Jane Mutiny and her 10 Second Crows

Jane Mutiny’s 10 Second Crow project captured 365 different images of Crows. All painted in 10 seconds over the course … More

exhibition, interview

Ben Wakeling talks Abstract Figurativism and Mental Health

Ben Wakeling is an artist known for his abstract figures. Originally on the street he has developed his practice more … More

interview

Jeru Nomi Murals added to Thamesmead Street Art Trail

Murals from Jeru Nomi have been created on a rooftop in Thamesmead. Covering a series of circular air vents, the … More

Mural

David Speed on Faded his Exhibition in Hoxton

Faded is the latest exhibition from David Speed. Self hosted out of his studio close to Hoxton Station. It once … More

exhibition

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