London has more than just all the tourist sites to offer….
I went on a Street Art Tour in London the other day and was amazed what I saw.
It was like a walk through London’s largest living art gallery.
We had a super, very knowledgeable tour guide and it was great fun.
The tour was well managed and was enjoyed by everyone. I can only recommend it!
It shows very different views of London’s back streets. around Old Street.
Do you remember this?
Now, I know it was a street Artist called Art is Trash who did this.
Art is Trash
Street Art is different to graffiti,
Street artists want to communicate with the public, make the neighbour hood nicer and also want to express certain views or highlight some social relevant issues.
Here is a taster.
Nice street art! Too bad if I were to do that in Singapore, it’s consider graffiti and illegal there. Pfft!
It is only allowed in certain places, like where I was. The city of London right in the middle has a no zero tolerance towards it. If the artists do it in places where it is not allowed they can get a jail sentence for up to 2 years.
Thanks Kally
2 years?! Ours is illegal everywhere and anywhere, jail sentence accompanied by caning. Ouch!
Oh dear then rater paint on paper at home… 🙂
You do some wonderful tours, Ute. I couldn’t see the “taster” . 😦
Thanks Carmen, I always love seeing more of London and when I see the lovely things like to share it! I love the tours they offer in London and I will do more…. One day I will eat my way through…. hehe, there is a cupcake tour…. 🙂
A cupcake tour. Now you simply must do that.
I know…. 🙂
Love the street art, especially the “Don’t worry, I’m happy.” 🙂
That is the best, oh yes! 🙂
WOW!! The bubbles on the wall are awesome! (Cranio)
Thanks for sharing, you make blogging fun and so interesting Ute!
❤ carmen
Thanks Carmen, I always love seeing more of London and when I see the lovely things like to share it!
You know Carmen, you are so right those bubbles look so 3 D on that building. Really well painted!
Thing of beauty!!!
Thanks Fred!
What a lovely idea. Some of these artists are really so imaginative Ute and a tour like this sounds so exciting. 😀
I couldn’t see the taster either. It just wouldn’t load. 😦
Now I can see it. What stunning works of art and stunning shots you took Ute! Thanks! 😀 ♥
Oh super , thanks for letting me know!
Silly wordpress. seems to be ok for Americans though… strange. Sorry about that!
yeah, must be Matt again playing around with the settings. LOL! Don’t worry, I refreshed the page and waited for a bit and then I could see your lovely photos. Thanks Ute. 😀
The detail in some of that artwork is incredible
Indeed, quite some work in them….
It’s amazing
Alles Gute, liebe Ute, mache es gut
Wow! I love the quirkiness.
Thanks great isn’t it?
I enjoy all sorts of street art – within good taste – of course.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks RoSy! 🙂