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…
Tag: streets
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…
Christmas Windows in the Dandenong Ranges
Windows along the Main Street in Sassafras were gorgeously decorated for the festive season. I am linking this to Ludwig’s Monday Window
Tuesday StreetArt in Bristol – 69
BRISTOL, UK Bristol is a vibrant hub for street art, famously known as the birthplace of Banksy. The city’s streets are alive with colourful murals, graffiti, and creative installations that reflect its rich artistic culture. I took these photos in November 2023, but they may no longer be there now.
Tuesday StreetArt by TOPSK- 68
TOPSK has been creating murals and art across Tasmania for over 20 years, earning a reputation as a pioneer of local graffiti and street art. He is a local Hobart artist and was commissioned by the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, to paint the Southern Ocean Mural. On the opposite wall is a Bees mural…
Music in Monochrome
Music is often called the universal language because it transcends borders, cultures, and languages. A melody can evoke emotions, tell a story, or spark memories, no matter where you’re from or what language you speak. This is my entry to Margaret’s Monochrome Madness Challenge with the theme of Music. Also linking it to Leanne’s blog….
Tuesday Bidenscope Lane Streetart – 67
I am featuring here some more murals from the Bidenscope Lane in Hobart. The following are works of Alan Carlton A work by Jamin entitled Vibrant Matters. And other pieces whose artists remain unknown to me.
Tuesday StreetArt by Jamin – 66
For those of you who have been following me, you know how much I love street art. It’s something I seek out wherever I go, and when I find it, there’s always this lovely sense of joy. These are murals by Jamin which can be found in Elizabeth Street in Hobart, Tasmania. Jamin (Dr Benjamin…
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.
Wordless Wednesday – 18
PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE, ITALY
Tuesday StreetArt Shoreditch-64
BASH ST, LONDON More work from Thierry Noir in Shoreditch.
Tuesday StreetArt – Tabernacle Street 63
TABERNACLE STREET, LONDON I believe that the large area on Tabernacle Street in Shoreditch is known for its rotating ads and murals. At the moment, a fresh San Miguel Beer advertisement has been installed there. BACK STORY: San Miguel Beer has been a prominent brand in the Philippines since my youth. Recently, my son Tim…
Camden Town Seats
CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON Camden Town is a neighbourhood known for its market and its colourful nightlife. And here are colourful chairs that I saw while walking the main street. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
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?
Tuesday StreetArt London-61
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! 😍
Seven cats by the Window
NAZARE, PORTUGAL Lovely memory of Nazare. There were so many shops with handcrafted ceramics and souvenirs. Here are 7 cats by the window in the centre square of Nazare. .
Tuesday Streetart Shoreditch – 58
SHOREDITCH, LONDON Sky High is a graffiti mural artist from London. His vibrant work of a Kingfisher is up in Garden Walk, Shoreditch.
Seven Scooters & Seven Helmets
Though they may appear bright and convenient, these electric scooters on Melbourne’s roads can be quite frustrating. Their presence leads to unpredictability, making navigation, commuting or even just plain walking more challenging. But the positive side of this is saving on petrol. So I guess we just have to bear with it for the greater…
Uncovering the Uncommon
Ritva is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, focusing on Common Objects. We often pass by ordinary objects and places without paying attention. But if we look closer, these things can surprise us with their beauty. By slowing down and looking at the world differently, we can find something special in the things we…
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 – 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.
Public Art Walk
BRIGHTON & ST KILDA We had this walk on the 1st of April 2024. First stop was the Beach Boxes in Brighton which is a popular free destination whenever somebody from overseas comes along. Jack, Pilar and I walked from one end to the other, taking in the vibrant and varied designs of the houses…
Art in South Yarra
South Yarra is a vibrant inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, situated 4 km southeast of the CBD. The area is home to these two utility boxes, contributing to its urban landscape. A brightly colored road barrier, if that’s the appropriate term, overlooks the train line that serves as a route to and from the city….
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…
Mural Doors – London
Here are a few doors with murals from the Camden Area of London. In November of 2023, artist Julian Phethean, known as Mr Cenz (from South London), returns to Buck Street to paint which was meant to be a message of peace, unity and hope amidst the conflict in Israel and Palestine. It depicts 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