A Christmassy walk around town

I hadn’t caught up with my daughter since our trip to Tasmania a month ago, so we met up last Saturday for lunch. Before that, we took a stroll past the graffiti-covered walls of Hosier Lane—though there wasn’t much new to see. For lunch, we chose a Chinese restaurant near Chinatown. Then followed by some…

Melbourne Zero

“Imagine by 2030, a Melbourne where no one sleeps on the streets.” This is the work of Matt Adnate for Melbourne Zero which can be found in Albion Alley. And this is from the Adnate’s IG post. “Melbourne Zero, which is spearheaded by Launch Housing, advocates for all of Melbourne’s local councils to adopt the…

Traffic Signal Box Doors

The moment we arrived in Hobart I noticed the abundance of Traffic Signal Boxes. Scattered around town, these Traffic Signal Box were transformed into vibrant works of art through a local initiative. Searching for them turned into a fun little treasure hunt across the city. Signal Box is a Creative Hobart program run with @urban_smart_projects….

Lane Doors

HOBART, TASMANIA Since the 1980s, Bidencopes Lane has served as a vibrant gathering spot for local graffiti and street artists. In 2019, a section of the lane was transformed into Hobart’s first designated street art permission wall. With a permit, artists are free to create their work on this wall, temporarily leaving their mark until…

Hosier Lane New Mural – 65

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA This is a funny but a bit scary caricature of Bill Bailey, an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. This is a new mural in Hosier Lane by cax one, a street artist from Ballarat, Victoria, painted on October 2024.

Tuesday StreetArt – Mordi 62

Mordialloc, or Mordi as the locals call it, is a charming seaside suburb in Melbourne. When I went back there to see the finished murals of the Wall to Wall Festival, I saw this abandoned vehicle. It’s cute isn’t it?

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SHOREDITCH, LONDON Coloured work by Thierry Noir, on the corner of Old Nichol Street in Shoreditch London. Thierry Noir is a French artist and muralist based in Berlin.

Tuesday StreetArt Dublin – 60

Seeing photos sent by my son Tim feels almost like being there with him. Here are some amazing street art pieces on electric boxes from Ireland. Thanks, Tim! 😍

Tuesday StreetArt – In Cecil Street – 57

CECIL STREET, FITZROY Pat started her new work yesterday and she passed these murals. As some of you may be interested to find out more, this is a community project featuring a group of some of Australia’s well known street artists. It is a 50-metre wall project including the likes of Adnate, Cam Scale, Dvate,…

Tuesday StreetArt – Sydney – 56

THE ROCKS, SYDNEY Internationally renowned street artist Kelsey Montague has brought a touch of magic to The Rocks inSydney, Australia. Kelsey is an American illustrator and interactive street artist.

Tuesday StreetArt – Camden – 55

CAMDEN, LONDON Here is another mural located in Camden. This expansive artwork features individual elements that each stand out vividly on their own.

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PORTO, PORTUGAL On Afonso Martins Alho Street, one of Porto’s tiniest and narrowest roads, a stunning five-story mural by Spanish artist Liqen stands out. The artwork features a cat that harmonizes with the iconic blue and white azulejos typical of Portuguese architecture.

Tuesday StreetArt Tuileries Tunnel (2) -53

TUILERIES TUNNEL, PARIS This was during our trip to Paris in October of 2023 and a continuation of last week’s post. My husband and I entered the Tuileries Tunnel from the Pont Neuf side. The street art here features a blend of contemporary art, cartoons, and graffiti. It’s impressive how the lighting changes colour and…

London’s StreetArt

Some murals sent by Tim. These first three murals can be seen in Shoreditch. Shoreditch, a vibrant district in East London, is renowned for its dynamic street art scene. This first one is a Gold Mural by Rosie Woods in Shoreditch (May 2024) Still in Shoreditch These following ones can be seen on Brick Lane,…

Three New Banksy murals in London

Note: These first two murals were taken from articles that I saw online. On 5th of August, a new Banksy Streetart appeared in Kew Green London. It is a goat perched on top of a thin wall, with rocks tumbling down. Banksy has unveiled a second new artwork in south-west London, this time depicting two elephants…

Tuesday StreetArt Tuileries Tunnel -52

TUILERIES TUNNEL, PARIS Tunnel des Tuileries is a tunnel parallel to the Seine. The “L’art urbain en bord de Seine” (Urban art on the banks of the Seine) project began in the summer of 2022, aimed at enhancing the capital in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games. The 860-meter-long Tuileries tunnel, once a…

Tuesday StreetArt Luggage – 51

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Some cute luggage KL Electric Boxes, photos sent by Tim. Maybe a sign that I should plan my next travel destination?

Doors & Murals from Ireland

My son, Tim, just returned yesterday from a brief trip to Ireland where they attended my daughter-in-law’s friend’s wedding. I was delighted to receive numerous photos of charming doors and vibrant murals, and I’m excited to share them here for the Thursday Doors Challenge. Vibrant Mural Doors Charming double doors

Tuesday Streetart Space Invaders -49

As we strolled through Paris, I spotted Space Invader artworks scattered throughout the city. These mosaics resembles the pixelated Space Invaders 1978 video game. They’re the work of Invader, a French artist who began creating these mosaics in the 1990s, drawing inspiration from his love for the classic game. Since then, he continued to create…

Tuesday StreetArt Camden – 48

CAMDEN, UK Damitta, also known as DMT Art, is from Spain and now lives in London. She started by helping other urban artists with lettering and backgrounds. Now, she’s known for her own style, painting walls with beautiful portraits of women. This is in Hawley Street in London

Tuesday Streetart – 47 – Tiny Banksy art

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA I had been to Banksy’s permanent exhibit in Barcelona and I found it amazing. It brought us to Banksy’s world through urban setting. During my sister’s visit downunder, we attended Banksy’s exhibit in Sydney, “The Art of Banksy: WITHOUT LIMITS.” While enjoyable, I felt it was less immersive compared to the Barcelona exhibit…

Tuesday Streetart Urban Jungle – 46

CAMDEN, UK AeroArts, like many street artists, started by drawing letters on paper. In the early 1990s, he began transferring his sketches onto walls. This mural can be found in Camden and is a brightly coloured Urban Jungle.

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PORT CAMPBELL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Happened to see this on the side of a shop in Port Campbell.

Tuesday Streetart by ‘Be Free’ – 44

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Not sure what the actual location is, but I know i’ve seen these little girls pop up in some of the walls in Melbourne CBD. It is by an Australian artist based in Melbourne. – ‘Be Free’. I have just added this image which I found on my phone while I was scrolling….

Tuesday Streetart Cats – 43

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (2) For some reason KL loves their cats. Some streetart photos taken by my son, Tim, on his recent trip.

Tuesday Streetart – River of Life – 42

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (1) Tim and Leigh were in Kuala Lumpur a few days ago. Tim, being a loving son, sent me an abundance of images of street murals from their explorations. This is the first of a series of Streetart that I am featuring from the streets of Kuala Lumpur. In Kuala Lumpur’s River…

A clown by the window – 5

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA The image of a clown can evoke varied reactions. While some find them amusing, others may feel uneasy. Personally, I’ve noticed a sense of unsettlement when encountering clowns, much like the discomfort I feel when I see eerily human-like antique dolls. How about you, what do you think? This is a clown…