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The Story of the Red Hand of Gladstone Statue in Bow Standing outside Bow Church is the statue of William Gladstone. At first glance, it’s a typical Victorian monument. A towering figure in bronze and stone, celebrating one of Britain’s most famous political leaders. But look a little closer and something unusual stands out: Gladstone’s outstretched hand is painted red. It’s a sight that has intrigued generations of East Londoners. The story behind it blends a combination of Victorian politics with worker protest and urban folklore.

The Story of the Red Hand of Gladstone Statue in Bow

Standing outside Bow Church is the statue of William Gladstone. At first glance, it’s a typical Victorian monument. A towering figure in bronze and stone, celebrating one of Britain’s most famous political leaders. But look a little closer and…

Lee Quiñones Returns to London with ‘Outside is America’ Lee Quiñones didn’t just witness the birth of graffiti, he helped to write it... literally! Emerging from the subways of 1970s New York, his murals became powerful tools for social and political commentary. His work pushing the boundaries of what public art could be. Being a key part of a movement that would echo far beyond the city’s underground.

Lee Quiñones Returns to London with ‘Outside is America’

Lee Quiñones didn’t just witness the birth of graffiti, he helped to write it... literally! Emerging from the subways of 1970s New York, his murals became powerful tools for social and political commentary. His work pushing the boundaries of…

RONCH Explores Otherworldly Terrains in ‘Invisible Lands’ at BSMT Gallery Stefano Ronchi, better known as Ronch is a painter celebrated for his surreal wit and extraordinary attention to detail. His latest exhibition 'Invisible Lands' at BSMT Space takes visitors on a cartographic journey. Exploring landscapes that exist somewhere between observation and imagination. Ronch painting as part of the SKY Arts 'Landscape Painter of the Year' Mapping the Imagination…

RONCH Explores Otherworldly Terrains in ‘Invisible Lands’ at BSMT Gallery

Stefano Ronchi, better known as Ronch is a painter celebrated for his surreal wit and extraordinary attention to detail. His latest exhibition 'Invisible Lands' at BSMT Space takes visitors on a cartographic journey.…

Enjoying the Ride: The Artistic Journey of Miguel H. Cuar Splashes of bold reds, yellows, and blues leap from Miguel H. Cuar’s canvases. In his southeast London studio, comic book energy collides with abstract freedom. His art is immediate, colourful and charged with feeling. Artist Info Artist: Miguel H. Cuar Nationality: Spanish Based in: Southeast London Style: Graffiti roots fused with comic book and abstract influences Focus: Colour psychology, freedom and personal reflection…

Enjoying the Ride: The Artistic Journey of Miguel H. Cuar

Splashes of bold reds, yellows, and blues leap from Miguel H. Cuar’s canvases. In his southeast London studio, comic book energy collides with abstract freedom. His art is immediate, colourful and charged with feeling. Artist Info Artist:…

Otto Schade – Ribbons and Silhouettes on the Streets of London Otto Schade has been part of the East London scene since 2006. Born in Chile and trained as both an artist and an architect. His work has become instantly recognisable on the walls of London and beyond. Over the years developing two distinctive styles. Otto Schade Mural on an office block in Croydon. Photo by Inspiring City The Ribbon Style…

Otto Schade – Ribbons and Silhouettes on the Streets of London

Otto Schade has been part of the East London scene since 2006. Born in Chile and trained as both an artist and an architect. His work has become instantly recognisable on the walls of London and beyond. Over the years developing two…

London International Paste Up Festival 2025 The London International Paste-up Festival returned for 2025 and was a Colourful Collision of Community and Creativity By Apparan, September 18, 2025 The 5th Edition of the London International Paste-up Festival (LIPF) transformed the streets of East London. Once again turning the streets into a living canvas. Bringing together dozens of artists from across the UK and around the globe.

London International Paste Up Festival 2025

The London International Paste-up Festival returned for 2025 and was a Colourful Collision of Community and Creativity By Apparan, September 18, 2025 The 5th Edition of the London International Paste-up Festival (LIPF) transformed the streets of East…

ALO Returns to BSMT Space with BARDO Hackney-based Italian painter ALO returns to BSMT Space with BARDO. The solo show features 33 new works created across 2024–2025. ALO’s work thrives on tension. The space between anonymity and presence, stillness and movement. Street wall versus reflective canvas. ALO is returning to BSMT Space for BARDO his latest show Between Studio and Street In interviews, he has spoken about…

ALO Returns to BSMT Space with BARDO

Hackney-based Italian painter ALO returns to BSMT Space with BARDO. The solo show features 33 new works created across 2024–2025. ALO’s work thrives on tension. The space between anonymity and presence, stillness and movement. Street wall versus reflective…

The Murals of the 2025 Rochdale Common Walls Festival Rochdale once again played host to a major street art event as Common Walls arrived in the town centre. Following in the footsteps of 2019’s Rochdale Uprising Festival. The project saw street art interventions created across the town. Over the course of a week, blank walls were transformed into striking works of public art. Curated by artist AYLO (Hayley Garner), the festival brought together a line-up of internationally renowned artists alongside local talent.

The Murals of the 2025 Rochdale Common Walls Festival

Rochdale once again played host to a major street art event as Common Walls arrived in the town centre. Following in the footsteps of 2019’s Rochdale Uprising Festival. The project saw street art interventions created across the town. Over the…

Collagism – The Multimedia Collage Artist of the East End Collagism is an Australian artist based out of the Chisenhale Gallery space in Bow. She is known for her immersive collage projects. From analogue to digital and more recently within the realms of AI, her work constantly reinvents itself. Collagism is a multimedia collage artist known for her immersive collage creations A Practice Built on Layers Collagism's journey began more than 25 years ago.

Collagism – The Multimedia Collage Artist of the East End

Collagism is an Australian artist based out of the Chisenhale Gallery space in Bow. She is known for her immersive collage projects. From analogue to digital and more recently within the realms of AI, her work constantly reinvents itself.…

My Paper Bag Life: The Art of Charlotte Bracegirdle Charlotte Bracegirdle is an artist also known as My Paper Bag Life. She is known for creating self-portraits on paper bags and wearing them as a means of documenting her daily world. What began as a playful experiment has since grown into a distinctive artistic practice. One that spans performance, drawing, sculpture and film.

My Paper Bag Life: The Art of Charlotte Bracegirdle

Charlotte Bracegirdle is an artist also known as My Paper Bag Life. She is known for creating self-portraits on paper bags and wearing them as a means of documenting her daily world. What began as a playful experiment has since grown into a…

Ashfall Mural by Peachzz Unveiled in South Elmsall A striking new mural celebrating South Elmsall’s past and future has been unveiled in the Yorkshire town. Created by internationally renowned artist Peachzz. The artwork forms part of the Crossings and Gateways public art programme led by Wakefield Council and Beam. Ashfall is a mural by Peachzz in South Elmsall A Tribute to Past and Future Called 'Ashfall', the mural in South Elmsall reflects the town’s journey.

Ashfall Mural by Peachzz Unveiled in South Elmsall

A striking new mural celebrating South Elmsall’s past and future has been unveiled in the Yorkshire town. Created by internationally renowned artist Peachzz. The artwork forms part of the Crossings and Gateways public art programme led by…

London International Paste Up Festival Returns in 2025 Now in its fifth year, the London International Paste-Up Festival (LIPF) is set to make a vibrant return this September. Transforming the capital’s most iconic street art locations into open-air galleries bursting with colour, character and creativity. Festival Dates Weekend 1: September 12–14, 2025 Weekend 2: September 27–28, 2025 Art Show: October 2–5, 2025(in collaboration with House of Annette, Brick Lane)

London International Paste Up Festival Returns in 2025

Now in its fifth year, the London International Paste-Up Festival (LIPF) is set to make a vibrant return this September. Transforming the capital’s most iconic street art locations into open-air galleries bursting with colour, character and…

Weston Wallz Creates New Murals for 2025 Weston Wallz returned to Weston-super-Mare for its fifth year with another series of murals. The town once again becoming a vibrant open-air gallery. A total of 19 new murals appearing on buildings across Weston. Headline artist Dale Grimshaw creating his 'Green Man' inspired work on the side of Otium on Carlton Street Organised by Upfest in collaboration with Weston Town Council, Super Culture, and Arts Council England.

Weston Wallz Creates New Murals for 2025

Weston Wallz returned to Weston-super-Mare for its fifth year with another series of murals. The town once again becoming a vibrant open-air gallery. A total of 19 new murals appearing on buildings across Weston. Headline artist Dale Grimshaw creating his…

Lady Pink Brings New York Subway Graffiti to London Lady Pink is an artist whose name has become synonymous with the early days of the New York graffiti scene. Starting out in 1979 she would go on to make a name for herself writing and painting trains. A rare female artist in an often difficult and dangerous environment dominated by men. Lady Pink by Eric T White London Exhibition…

Lady Pink Brings New York Subway Graffiti to London

Lady Pink is an artist whose name has become synonymous with the early days of the New York graffiti scene. Starting out in 1979 she would go on to make a name for herself writing and painting trains. A rare female artist in an often difficult…

Born in Pink – An Interview with Vane MG Born in Pink is the latest series from London based Colombian artist Vane MG. Known for her vibrant use of colour and her famous 'heart eyes'. She plays with different artistic styles, creating works that draw from nature and her own cultural and personal experiences. Vane MG interviewed at Home Grown where she has been exhibiting her work Exhibiting at '

Born in Pink – An Interview with Vane MG

Born in Pink is the latest series from London based Colombian artist Vane MG. Known for her vibrant use of colour and her famous 'heart eyes'. She plays with different artistic styles, creating works that draw from nature and her own cultural and personal…

Coal: A Father-Daughter Exhibition Exploring Britain’s Industrial Past Coal is an art exhibition exploring themes of industrial heritage and transformation. All told through the eyes and ears of a father-daughter duo. It brings together the visceral steel landscapes of artist Sam Peacock with an immersive industrial soundscape crafted by his 18-year-old daughter, Storm. Storm and Sam Peacock talking about their collaborative exhibition 'Coal' Forged in Fire: Painting with Coal…

Coal: A Father-Daughter Exhibition Exploring Britain’s Industrial Past

Coal is an art exhibition exploring themes of industrial heritage and transformation. All told through the eyes and ears of a father-daughter duo. It brings together the visceral steel landscapes of artist Sam Peacock with an…

Lucy Sparrow Opens ‘The Bourdon Street Chippy’ Acclaimed British artist Lucy Sparrow returns to London with her newest immersive installation. A hand-stitched fish and chip shop. This is Sparrow’s first UK exhibition since 2021’s Bourdon Street Chemist, also hosted by the Lyndsey Ingram Gallery. The Bourdon Street Takeaway Felt Artist The artist is known worldwide for recreating familiar places using felt. From supermarkets to New York corner stores.

Lucy Sparrow Opens ‘The Bourdon Street Chippy’

Acclaimed British artist Lucy Sparrow returns to London with her newest immersive installation. A hand-stitched fish and chip shop. This is Sparrow’s first UK exhibition since 2021’s Bourdon Street Chemist, also hosted by the Lyndsey Ingram Gallery.…

The Mini Silo Art of Woomelang in Australia The small town of Woomelang sits at the heart of the Mallee region in Victoria, Australia. Once a bustling railway town, it now plays host to a growing collection of mini silo art murals. Scattered throughout the town, they form a unique outdoor gallery. Showcasing work from some of Australia’s most celebrated street artists. Unlike the towering grain silos that dominate the more famous…

The Mini Silo Art of Woomelang in Australia

The small town of Woomelang sits at the heart of the Mallee region in Victoria, Australia. Once a bustling railway town, it now plays host to a growing collection of mini silo art murals. Scattered throughout the town, they form a unique outdoor gallery.…

Giant Denis Law Murals Appear in Aberdeen Two giant murals of football icon Denis Law have appeared in Aberdeen. They sit high on the side of a housing block in Clifton Court, just off Printfield Walk. One shows him playing for Manchester United, the other for Scotland. Both are based on photographs from the time. The murals were painted by Australian-born street artist Jerome Davenport…

Giant Denis Law Murals Appear in Aberdeen

Two giant murals of football icon Denis Law have appeared in Aberdeen. They sit high on the side of a housing block in Clifton Court, just off Printfield Walk. One shows him playing for Manchester United, the other for Scotland. Both are based on…

Discover Berlin’s Most Striking Street Art and Murals Berlin is a city where creativity bursts from every wall, alleyway, and underpass. Known for its rich history and culture, it’s also one of the world’s premier destinations for street art and graffiti. From sprawling murals by international icons to ever-changing graffiti spots, Berlin’s street art scene is bold, thought-provoking, and always evolving.

Discover Berlin’s Most Striking Street Art and Murals

Berlin is a city where creativity bursts from every wall, alleyway, and underpass. Known for its rich history and culture, it’s also one of the world’s premier destinations for street art and graffiti. From sprawling murals by international…

Other: The Artistic Journey of Aida Wilde Other Pt.1 is an exhibition from Aida Wilde. In a space at the top of Brick Lane, it was a reflection of her own feelings and experiences. Putting them into the world by creating bold text based black and white banners. All hung in a space with inky black walls, Aida describes them as Talismans. As works they demanded attention. Loud and commanding they were immediate, raw and real.

Other: The Artistic Journey of Aida Wilde

Other Pt.1 is an exhibition from Aida Wilde. In a space at the top of Brick Lane, it was a reflection of her own feelings and experiences. Putting them into the world by creating bold text based black and white banners. All hung in a space with inky black…

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DNZ: The Anonymous Artist Bringing Art to the Streets of Hackney

DNZ is an anonymous artist based in Hackney. He is known for his stencil artwork,…

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Rosie Woods: Digital Innovation and Golden Street Art Rosie Woods is an artist from London who now splits her time between the UK and Australia. She has become known for her vibrant street art containing rich colours and abstract patterns. Her approach, a combination of technology and traditional painting techniques. Rosie Woods pictured just before the opening of her solo show at BSMT Space Hyper Gold We are speaking just before Woods' first solo exhibition, '

Rosie Woods: Digital Innovation and Golden Street Art

Rosie Woods is an artist from London who now splits her time between the UK and Australia. She has become known for her vibrant street art containing rich colours and abstract patterns. Her approach, a combination of technology and traditional…

WOM Collective Women’s Day Paint Jam Murals 2025 In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the WOM Collective once again brought together a lineup of female street artists. The intention was to take over the walls of the popular painting spot of Allen Gardens in Shoreditch. Nestled alongside the Overground rail line, this ever-evolving canvas soon became the host for a striking new series of murals.

WOM Collective Women’s Day Paint Jam Murals 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the WOM Collective once again brought together a lineup of female street artists. The intention was to take over the walls of the popular painting spot of Allen Gardens in Shoreditch. Nestled…

The 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 the UK's most notorious graffiti artists. Opening in London’s Piccadilly it has created a huge buzz in the city's street and graffiti art scene. The Long Dark Tunnel exhibition at Arts Arkade in Piccadilly Circus A Glimpse into the Underground World of Graffiti…

The 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 the UK's most notorious graffiti artists. Opening in London’s Piccadilly it has created a huge buzz in the city's street and graffiti…

Rosie Woods ‘Hyper Gold’ at BSMT – A Golden Vision for the Future Rosie Woods is known for her murals which blend abstraction with realism. Her first solo exhibition, Hyper Gold, will show BSMT Gallery. Running from March 21st to April 6th. It explores a combination of traditional painting techniques with cutting-edge digital processes. Painting on Old Street by Rosie Woods. Photo courtesy of Rosie Woods Rosie Woods and Hyper Gold…

Rosie Woods ‘Hyper Gold’ at BSMT – A Golden Vision for the Future

Rosie Woods is known for her murals which blend abstraction with realism. Her first solo exhibition, Hyper Gold, will show BSMT Gallery. Running from March 21st to April 6th. It explores a combination of traditional painting…

Abotz – Blending in and Standing out in Shoreditch Abotz is a graffiti artist from Kilburn known for his character and letter style. His latest wall in Shoreditch is his biggest yet—a 45ft x 19ft painting that took 23 hours to complete. It was curated by the arts agency 'Outside the Zone'. Titled Blend in or Stand Out, the piece features a collage of his signature character.

Abotz – Blending in and Standing out in Shoreditch

Abotz is a graffiti artist from Kilburn known for his character and letter style. His latest wall in Shoreditch is his biggest yet—a 45ft x 19ft painting that took 23 hours to complete. It was curated by the arts agency 'Outside the Zone'. Titled…

Women in Art: International Women’s Day in the East End Over the weekend of International Women's Day, the East End was taken over with art and creative energy. Women artists took over galleries, transformed spaces, and held live painting jams. A true celebration of female togetherness through art. The result, a bold showcase of talent, resilience, and solidarity. Aida Wilde's 'OTHER Pr.1 & the Stories of Others' Aida Wilde’s solo exhibition, '

Women in Art: International Women’s Day in the East End

Over the weekend of International Women's Day, the East End was taken over with art and creative energy. Women artists took over galleries, transformed spaces, and held live painting jams. A true celebration of female togetherness through…

Seeds of Change: LUAP at the Winter Sculpture Park On an old golf course in Thamesmead, nature has reclaimed the land. Once a manicured golfing green, it is now wild and untamed. Gallery No.32, curators of the Winter Sculpture Park, have transformed the space into an exhibition. One that explores transformation, renewal, and nature’s evolving relationship with art. As part of this, LUAP has unveiled Seeds of Change…

Seeds of Change: LUAP at the Winter Sculpture Park

On an old golf course in Thamesmead, nature has reclaimed the land. Once a manicured golfing green, it is now wild and untamed. Gallery No.32, curators of the Winter Sculpture Park, have transformed the space into an exhibition. One that explores…

We Shelter Here Sometimes: A Film From My Dog Sighs In the heart of Southsea on Osbourne Road lies a forgotten gem: the derelict Kimbells ballroom. Once a vibrant social hub, it had long been abandoned, its grandeur faded, and its walls silent. But to British street artist My Dog Sighs, it was a canvas waiting to be reborn. Already renowned for his eye portraits and 'Everyman' characters. My Dog Sighs saw an opportunity not just to paint but to create an unforgettable experience.

We Shelter Here Sometimes: A Film From My Dog Sighs

In the heart of Southsea on Osbourne Road lies a forgotten gem: the derelict Kimbells ballroom. Once a vibrant social hub, it had long been abandoned, its grandeur faded, and its walls silent. But to British street artist My Dog Sighs, it was a…