London is a really exciting place for public art – designers are getting more confident with colour here. That&#8217;s why, with so many things being cancelled and postponed, I was very happy to see the first London Mural Festival go ahead. Let&#8217;s celebrate the artists and murals of the city!

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The artworks celebrate themes of connection, community, and the character of Canary Wharf in each of the artists&#8217; unique styles – yet when viewed together, they create something greater. Stepping back reveals new connections, emerging themes, and fresh narratives. ZOE POWERZoe Power’s mural, Our Skyline, infuses colour and curves into Canary Wharf’s angular architecture. Drawing [&hellip;]

Zoe Power, Jo Hicks and Vee x Canary Wharf

We worked with a collection of artists to transform Webheath Estate as a part of London Mural Festival. The newly painted estate also features a three-storey photo-real mural by renowned Australian street artist Smug. The larger-than-life portrait features longtime estate resident June Barber. I think the artwork has made it much more pleasant to be [&hellip;]

Art for Estates: Webheath x Smug One

Mr. Doodle’s mural – a 90-metre piece of art spanning both sides of the bridge –came together to close our 2024 London Mural Festival. The incredible 58 new doodles took him just one week to complete, blending endless characters, objects, and patterns in his unmistakable style. The doodles also celebrate Camden, featuring messages from the [&hellip;]

Mr. Doodle x Regent's Park Road

Global Street Art were incredibly inspired and in awe of how much Dr. Mya had already achieved as a prominent ornithologist, environmentalist, and diversity activist. At just 11 years old she started the popular blog Birdgirl, becoming the youngest person (at 17) to see half of the birds in the world. Dr. Mya is now [&hellip;]

Cee x Dr Mya-Rose Craig

It was the first time the team had undertaken a high street regeneration project working with empty shopfronts, and the first time the GSA team had delivered a project like this at such a scale. This project won an International Business &#8216;Stevie&#8217; Award for Campaign of the Year. A spokesperson from the Council said, &#8220;We [&hellip;]

The Art of Shakespeare

I created the design for the mural out of hand-cut pieces of paper in a limited colour palette, forming a flowing and well balanced composition that sort to engage the viewer with playful elements woven through.  In the painting process, I tried to keep the collage qualities, including the drop shadows and imperfections. Using the [&hellip;]

Art for Estates: Richmond Road x Hixxy

Adding colour to any space always brightens my day, but seeing the residents’ faces light up as they witnessed the artwork being produced was an inspired moment.

Art for Estates: Fenwick October '23

This artwork originated in my studio and marks the inception of a series of studies inspired by the arrival of my first child. I aimed to depict the profound journey from darkness to light, symbolizing not only my child’s birth but also the shared joy experienced by my partner and me. Nothing prepares you to [&hellip;]

Itaewon x Brick Lane: Untitled

Conor Harrington is an internationally renowned Irish artist now living in South East London. His work draws a fine line between classical and contemporary styles, often referencing historical figures across his works.&nbsp;He is a central figure within a new wave of artists tackling socio-political themes using fine art techniques in a context formerly reserved for [&hellip;]

Conor Harrington x Trafalgar Road Greenwich

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who used a surreal folk art style to explore questions related to identity, post-colonialism, gender, class and race in Mexican society through a distinctly feminist lens. She was physically disabled, an outspoken political activist, and the first Mexican artist to ever be featured in the collections of the Louvre. [&hellip;]

Elle x International Women's Day

Suiko Raised in Hiroshima, Japanese artist Suiko started painting on walls after his high school graduation. Focusing on letters, his work is expressive and full of bubbling shapes, dynamic lines, and vibrant colour schemes. Today Suiko lives and works in Japan and is considered one of the country’s leading graffiti writers. Imaone Tokyo-based Japanese graffiti [&hellip;]

Bussey Building x Suiko, Imaone and Fate

Drawing inspiration from Ancient Egyptian mythology, UK duo Church of Best Ever created this stunning mural in Brick Lane celebrating the strength and beauty of femininity in Islam. Hathor, the Egyptian goddess revered as a symbol of feminine strength, joy, and motherhood, served as the inspiration for this powerful homage to the strength and invaluable [&hellip;]

Public Art

Zoe Power, Jo Hicks and Vee x Canary Wharf

Art for Estates: Webheath x Smug One

Mr. Doodle x Regent's Park Road

Cee x Dr Mya-Rose Craig

The Art of Shakespeare

Art for Estates: Richmond Road x Hixxy

Art for Estates: Fenwick October '23

Itaewon x Brick Lane: Untitled

Conor Harrington x Trafalgar Road Greenwich

Elle x International Women's Day

Bussey Building x Suiko, Imaone and Fate

Church of Best Ever x Brick Lane: Hathor

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Zoe Power, Jo Hicks and Vee x Canary Wharf

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Art for Estates: Webheath x Smug One

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Mr. Doodle x Regent's Park Road

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Cee x Dr Mya-Rose Craig

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The Art of Shakespeare

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Art for Estates: Richmond Road x Hixxy

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Art for Estates: Fenwick October '23

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Itaewon x Brick Lane: Untitled

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Conor Harrington x Trafalgar Road Greenwich

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Elle x International Women's Day

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Bussey Building x Suiko, Imaone and Fate

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Church of Best Ever x Brick Lane: Hathor

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