Well it certainly has been a fantastic year for Street Art around London, and we here at London Calling Blog have just had a blast along the way. We have had the chance to travel all over London to hunt out and witness some amazing art, we have met a number of wonderful people, fellow enthusiasts, talented artists and those who spend their time facilitating the production of such visual treats.
We thought the only way to end a such a fantastic year would be to offer a selective run down of the highlights of what has happened in the capital in terms of Street Art this year. Having started our blog in January earlier this year, this also offers us here at London Calling Blog the chance to reflect on all that we have seen and the places we have visited in our first eventful year. While there is arguably an excessive number of photos below, good luck to any who make it to the end of the post, but we assure you this is merely a selection of the incredible and consistent output that marks London’s Street Art scene.
There are so many things worth mentioning from 2015 as we have been blessed by consistent work from the many talented and diverse London based artists, as well as a steady stream of international talent passing through London to add something to the ever-changing walls. Particular highlights of the year for us include Femme Fierce at Croydon and Leake Street, Trust Icon’s ‘Genuine Article‘ Exhibition around London, Captain Kris’ Birthday Paint Jam, Meeting of Styles, the Whitecross Street Party as well as the couple of Drips & Runs live painting sessions we were fortunate enough to attend. This isn’t to neglect all the fantastic individual works we were fortunate enough to see put together, affording us the time to witness some of the techniques involved in such pieces.
Its fantastic to have seen Street Art spread beyond its more long term East End and North London haunts, with Brockley receiving a makeover with the Brockley Street Art Festival in June, artworks popping up in Tooting, Latimer Road, Walthamstow and on larger scale the way in which Croydon has gradually become awash with high quality Street Art over the course of 2015.
We would like to take the time to say a big thank you to all who have supported us here at London Calling Blog, it is exceptionally appreciated and we are very grateful for the support, encouragement and help from many kind people. We would like to thank New Art Rioter & Maria727 for all the consistent support, especially when starting the blog and for offering invaluable feedback on pieces we have required help understanding. To the many people who make our job of finding works easier, namely: Mark Hat, M_Frenchi, Mrs Jacks, Jask, Spike & Street Art Atlas, without these people there are countless pieces we wouldn’t of had the opportunity of finding so quick, if at all, and sharing with you. To Dosenkurst, Tanya Nash, Mitch, New Art Rioter and Maria727 for all the comments and opinions on our posts and additionally to everyone who has added comments and to all those who have shared our posts.. All the photos on our blog are taken by our team here, however on rare occasions we have used photos from fellow enthusiasts and bloggers, so big thanks go to Street Art Atlas and M_Frenchi for providing us with some great photos that have enhanced our posts.
We would also like to extend our thanks to Greg and Lara at BSMT Space, the Drips & Runs team, Ayaan at Femme Fierce, Inspiring City and Pinch Mugshots. To the MYA Gallery, Graffik Gallery and BSMT Space for providing us with early access to exhibitions when we have been short of time. To those who are responsible for facilitating the bulk of Street Art in certain areas around London, namely; The Real Art of Street Art, Global Street Art and The Hidden Streets of London for all the hardwork they do, as well as letting us know when some artists have been working. To the Jealous Gallery for allowing us constant access to their superb ongoing Jealous Rooftop Mural Project. Finally to the countless number of artists who have obliged our photography, questions and especially to all those artists who have kindly given us a heads up to when they have painted so we could document the entire working process. It is for the kindness and support of all these people that we have managed to report on all that we have, Thank You most sincerely from us here at London Calling Blog.
To anyone who makes it to the end of this lengthy review of 2015, please feel free to let us know what your favourite works from 2015 have been. So without further ado, here is our look back at the wonderful year of Street Art that has been 2015.
Work by Fanakapan in Camden Town. A superb start to fresh artworks in the immediate New Year.
Great work by Trust Icon in Shoreditch and also the very first work we featured on London Calling Blog (covered here). Also marking the beginning of a year that would see prolific output from this artist.
Solid work by Furia 139 in Brick Lane, a tribute to the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris in the first week of the year.
Touching work by Olivier Roubieu in Shoreditch with a piece in response to the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris in the first week of the year.
Work from Himbad in Brick Lane.
Work by visiting New York artist Pyramid Oracle in Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Pyramid Oracle (covered here).
Work from Furia 139 & Costah in the Sclater Street car park, Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this work (covered here).
Work by Mr Cenz in Camden Town. Someone who would prove to be a regular contributor to the ephemeral life of walls around London.
Work from 616 in Camden Town.
Collaboration from Ben Slow & Carl Cashman on the Jealous Gallery Rooftop and marking the first work in a process of monthly changes that has brought a number of magnificent pieces to this skyline wall. You can view more images of this piece in our post (covered here).
Work by The Empty Belly in Brick Lane.
Work by Meggs in Brick Lane.
Great work by Ron English in Shoreditch, who passed through from the US at the beginning of February. You can view more images of this piece in our post (covered here).
Work by Graffiti Life in Brick Lane for Valentines Day, with a delightful Simpsons reference as its inspiration.
Work by Otto Schade in Brick Lane. the first of what would prove to be a productive year from Otto Schade around London.
Work by Miss Hazard for Femme Fierce Croydon. This was the first Paint Jam we here at London Calling Blog attended and is still one of the best days of Street Art we have had. Additionally great to see so many great artworks go up around the then newly established Arts Quarter in Croydon. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on the whole day at Femme Fierce Croydon (covered here).
Work by Lilly Lou for Femme Fierce Croydon.
Work by Amara Por Dios for Femme Fierce Croydon. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Amara Por Dios at Femme Fierce Croydon (covered here).
Lovely work by Zina for Femme Fierce Croydon.
Work by Lovepusher in Croydon. which was one of several works put up the day after several works in the Arts Quarter were defaced (covered here).
Work by Morgazmik & Eska in Croydon, also put up in response to the defacing of multiple pieces in Croydon.
Work by Pyramid Oracle in Hackney Road. The largest of 5 walls put up by Pyramid Oracle in his few months here, however his paste-ups were to be seen all around the East End and parts of North London during this period. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Pyramid Oracle (covered here).
Work by Zina in Bethnal Green. Our favourite work from Zina this year.
Work by visiting Mexican duo Lapiztola in Brick Lane. You can view the post on Lapiztola’s first London visit this year (covered here).
Work by Hunto in Camden Town.
Work by visiting Spanish artist Uriginal & Jimmy C in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Mehdi Ghadyanloo in Shoreditch. This marked the third wall from Mehdi Ghadyanloo on his first visit painting outside of his native Iran. He additionally returned in May and painted a further 2 works , definitely a highlight artist for us here and we hope he returns to paint in London soon. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on his first visit (covered here).
Work by SkyHigh in Croydon.
Excellent work by Dan Kitchener in Croydon. You can view more images and some progress shots covering the whole process in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Trust Icon in Shoreditch, with a touching tribute to fellow Street Artist, the late Ben Naz. You can view the post we did on this piece (covered here).
Work by Angus in Brick Lane.
Great work by JXC in Camden Town.
Superb work by Phlegm in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Vibrant work by Fio Silva in Croydon. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on visiting Argentinian Street Artist Fio Silva who painted 5 works in 5 days (covered here).
Femme Fierce Reloaded in Leake Street in March. One of the highlights of 2015 for us here at London Calling Blog, a superb day with many great artworks and a superb atmosphere accompanying the hundreds of people that attended. You can view more images and some progress shots in our full review of Femme Fierce Reloaded (covered here).
Standout work by Aylo & CBloxx from Femme Fierce Reloaded. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Hannah Adamasvek for Femme Fierce Reloaded.
Work by Giusi Tomasello for Femme Fierce Reloaded. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Great work by Annatomix for Femme Fierce Reloaded. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this (covered here).
Work by Zina for Femme Fierce Reloaded, one of the highlights of the day. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by ATM in Turnpike Lane.
Work by Senor X in Shoreditch, one of the absolute best artists in London for making their art fit its surroundings.
Great work by visiting Spanish artist Pichiavo in Shoreditch.
Work by visiting Irish artist Emic in Shoreditch.You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting Spanish artist Pinche Y Colorea in Camden Town.
‘Yellow Brick Rd’ by Paul ‘Don’ Smith in Brick Lane, our favourite work of his from a year of prolific output.
Fantastic work by Gnasher in Camden Town.
Soulful work by visiting Greek artist Simoni Fontana in Camden Town.
Delightful work by visiting Greek artist Argiris Ser. in Camden Town.
Work by visiting Italian artist Nemos in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.
Work by Olivier Roubieu in Shoreditch.
Excellent work by visiting Italian artist Pixel Pancho in Dalston for the ‘Colour The Capital’ Project , one of the best pieces from 2015 for us here at London Calling Blog. You can view more images in our post on this piece (covered here).
Superb work by Pixel Pancho & Evoca1, who visited from the Dominican Republic, in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting French artist Gregos in Camden Town, just 1/50 of the faces Gregos hit up around London in his March visit. You can view the post we did on this Gregos’ March visit (covered here).
Work by Fanakapan in Brick Lane. Marking the first major venture in to a new direction by the talented Fanakapan, who has provided many of the best works to be seen in London this year. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Beautiful, but sadly short lived work, by Hannah Adamszek & visiting German arist Guido Zimmermann in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by visiting Belgian Anthea Missy in Croydon. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Stunning trio of works by Dan Kitchener in Croydon, completed with the third addition in the middle at the end of March. Still to be seen intact and still currently one of the best sections of wall in the whole of London.
Superb work by Zina in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches. This was the first shutter painted as part of the Save Brixton Arches campaign to show solidarity against plans by Network Rail who intend to evict the current long-standing tenants to make way for higher end chain stores through redevelopment, this project saw some great works brought to Brixton along the rail arches over the next month or so. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Dotmasters for ‘Manorism’, Manor House. You can view the post we did on this work event (covered here)
Works from Boxhead & MNKY for ‘Manorism’, Manor
Work by Himbad in Hackney Wick.
Work by Furia 139 in Spitalfields.
Superb work by Horror Crew in Brick Lane, painted Easter Weekend. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Zabou in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Otto Schade in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Vanessa Longchamp in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Aero in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Pins in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Lilly Lou in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches.
‘Souls 4 Gold’ by Jim Vision in Brixton for Save Brixton Arches. One of the best works from the project.
Work from My Dog Sighs in Camden Town.
‘Last Trip To Wonderland’ by Trust Icon in Camden Town. Which marked Day 1 of Trust Icons ‘Genuine Article’ exhibition in which he decided to dispense with a gallery to display his latest body of works and decided to take his Street Art exhibition to the streets, setting out to paint an impressive 15 pieces over 15 days in April. Certainly one of the most interesting Street Art events of the year and one that kept us very busy hunting the freshest addition daily over the 2 weeks, but ultimately satisfying. You can view our post on Trust Icon’s ‘Genuine Article’ exhibition (covered here).
Work by Jimmy C in Brick Lane, with a portrait of the owner of the cafe, on which this work resides, when she was aged 3 with her grandfather Joe, who owned a cafe in London’s East End during the 1930s. This work also marked the first actual portrait from Jimmy C in London for 2015. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Absorbing work by visiting Canadian artists En-Masse Project in Shoreditch, marking the second makeover that the Village Underground received during 2015. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by 0707 in Hackney Road.
Work by Jim Vision & Gent48 in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work from Snub23 in Bethnal Green.
Work by Toasters & My Dog Sighs in Bethnal Green. A section of the rather lengthy and interesting collaboration from Toasters & My Dog Sighs, offering a really great balance of the two artists respective styles in this work. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Seeds One in Bethnal Green. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Jim Vision & Zadok in Brick Lane, with a touching and superbly executed tribute to Terry Pratchett who passed away in March. This is only a picture of the central part of the wall, with the entire work being some 5-6 times larger than this. You can view more images of the entire work and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Great work by Irony in Camden Town. You can view more images on this work and the second work he created in Camden at this time in our post (covered here).
Excellent work by Pang in Camden Town, also our favourite solo work from Pang this year.
Works by Himbad & Pyramid Oracle in Bethnal Green.
Work by Giusi Tomasello in Bethnal Green. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Excellent work by Nomad Clan duo, Aylo & CBloxx in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Spring Offering’ by Bailon, Sliks & Jimmy C in Brick Lane, With Bailon and Sliks visiting from Brazil. This pieces marks one of the largest and best works put up in London this year. You can view more images and some progress pictures in our post on this piece (covered here).
Incredible work from Sliks in Hackney Wick.
Work by Bailon & Louis Masai, offering an excellent blend of styles from the artists who both focus on animals as their key subject matter, on this occassion with a painting of a Spix Macaw.
Work by visiting Brazilian artist Cranio in Brick Lane, who returned to London for his third visit to the capital and over the next month or so, hit up an impressive array of his characters around the East End & Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Cranio’s visit (covered here).
Work by Cranio in the Nomadic Commnity Gardens for the Green House Effect Paint Jam. This event marked the beginning of a full-on transformation of this space into a hub for local residents and in the process providing a lengthy stretch of wall for artists to work their magic. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on the Green House Effect Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Waleska Nomura in the Nomadic Commnity Gardens for the Green House Effect Paint Jam.
Works from Amara Por Dios, Airborne Mark & Step39 for Streetfest. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on the whole of StreetFest (covered here).
Striking and touching piece by Lilly Lou & Zina for Streetfest. Dedicated to the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal. A great blend of the two artists respective styles to make this piece. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Zina & Lilly Lou at Streetfest (covered here).
Work by Pang in Bethnal Green. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Float in Bethnal Green.
Work by Sweet Toof in Hackney Wick.
Great work by Dale Grimshaw in Walthamstow, the first work from him in 2015.
Work by Mr Cenz in Walthamstow. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Marvelous work by Conor Harrington in Walthamstow, his only London work for 2015, but one that certainly commands attention for both scale and style. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Rise & Shine’ by Fanakapan in Brick Lane. One of the years most outstanding works for us here at London Calling Blog. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Patrick Murphy in Soho. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by visiting Colombian artist Stinkfish in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post in Stinkfish’s first visit to London in 2015 (covered here).
Cosmic work by Jimmy C in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Beautiful work by Mr Cenz in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work From Captain Kris, Skeleton Cardboard, SPZero76, Squirl, Himbad & Thieu in Shoreditch for Captain Kris’s Birthday Paint Jam. An excellent day with an impressive array of artworks produced, the fun in this work pretty much sums up the tone of the day. You can view images of the additional works and some progress shots in our post on this day (covered here).
Work by Thieu in Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by 0707 & Jask in Bethnal Green.
Rooftop work by Cranio in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Great work from SPZero76 in Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Elno in Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this work (covered here).
Work by Louis Masai in Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Glowing work by Jimmy C in Peckham for the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Extraordinary work by Mehdi Ghadyanloo in Peckham for the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Louis Masai in Brixton. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Great work by visiting US artist James Bullough in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Zabou & Senor X in Bethnal Green., inspired by true events we might add. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Tommy Fiendish in Shoreditch.
Terrific blending of styles in this collaborative work by Fanakapan & Cranio in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this work (covered here).
Work by Vibes & Odisy in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by James Earley in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Lovely work by Himbad in Shoreditch, our favourite work from this prolific artist around London this year. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Excellent work by Irony & Boe in Bethnal Green. Additionally a great example of a work that took ages to capture without a van in front of it. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Airborne Mark in Bethnal Green. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting Belgian artist DZIA in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work and the other 2 he hit up on this visit (covered here).
Superb excellent work by Irony in Camden Town, one of the very best hit up in Camden Town this year and fittingly the subject is of a local resident. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Trust Icon & Seeds One in Camden Town, offering an interesting fusion of Graffiti and stencil work, in this piece the two worlds of Street Art & Graffiti collide and sit harmoniously together. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Annatomix in Willesden for The Collective Paint Jam. You can view the post we did on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Mr Cenz in Willesden for The Collective Paint Jam.
Interesting work by Jimmy C in Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘War On Terror’ by Trust Icon in Camden Town, our favourite work from Trust Icon this year. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Striking work by Ant Carver in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Bill Daggs & Ali Hamish in Bethnal Green. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by visiting Australian artist 23rd Key in Bethnal Green. The only work she hit up in London and also marking the best technical stencil work we have seen yet, a remarkably intricate piece.
Beautiful work by visiting US artist Kyle Holbrook in Bethnal Green, who set to paint the beautiful event happening around him. A lovely piece and excellent subject matter, great depiction of the arches, the crowd and one of the artists at work in his very own style.
Work by Louis Masai for the Brockley Street Art Festival, an event that brought some impressive 20+ works to the area around Brockley, an area previously without such visual delights on such a scale. You can view more images and some progress shots in our review of the festival (covered here).
Work by INSA for the Brockley Street Art Festival. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by My Dog Sighs for the Brockley Street Art Festival.
Work by Dan Kitchener for the Brockley Street Art Festival.
Work by Kyle Holbrook & Himbad in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Kyle Holbrook’s visit to London in June (covered here).
Excellent work by Akse P19 in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Ben Eine with Cheese London in Hackney Road. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Lengthy and fantastic work by Fanakapan in Walthamstow. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Large-scale work by Thierry Noir in Hackney Wick. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Warm work by Frankie Strand & Jane Mutiny in Hackney Wick.
Great work by visiting US artist Starfightera in Bethnal Green, her only work from her flyby visit to London.
Great work by Himbad in Bethnal Green.
Work by visiting US artist Mr Never Satisfied in Bethnal Green. You can view the post we did on his visit (covered here).
Work by visiting US artist Fumeroism in Bethnal Green of Mr Bean. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Superb work by Alexis Diaz & Elian Chali in Brick Lane, visiting from Puerto Rico & Argentina respectively. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Vibrant work by visiting Chilean artist Cekis in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Vibrant work by visiting Italian Mauro 149 in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post covering this and the other works from his visit (covered here).
Touching work by Stik in Homerton Hospital, Hackney. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Wonderful work by Jane Mutiny & Pang in Hackney Wick.
Works by SPZero76 & Captain Kris in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on these works (covered here).
Work by Pichiavo on his second whistle-stop visit to London, this time in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.
Work by visiting US artist NILS in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.
Work by visiting Brazilian artist FPLO in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work and the other two works he hit up in Camden Town (covered here).
Work by visiting Belgian artist Joachim & Hunto in Bethnal Green.
Excellent surreal work by Ana Maria in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Gent48 & Newso in the Nomadic Community Gardens for Meeting Of Styles in July, one of the highlight events in London this year, showcasing artists and writers from all over the globe and presenting a full range of Graffiti and Street Art styles around the Nomadic Community Gardens.
Vibrant and energetic work by FPLO & Morgandy in the Nomadic Community Gardens for Meeting Of Styles. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by The Lost Souls Crew in Brick Lane for Meeting Of Styles. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Dan Kitchener in Brick Lane for Meeting Of Styles. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Hush in Brick Lane for Meeting Of Styles.
Work by Juan2 in Shoreditch for Meeting Of Styles.
Works from Fanakapan, Crymein, Jimmy C & Inkie for Urban Art Brixton. You can view the post we did on this event (covered here).
Work by Fanakapan for Urban Art Brixton., the standout piece of the event for us here at London Calling Blog.
Work by Kaes for Urban Art Brixton.
Work by Inkie for Urban Art Brixton.
Beautiful work by Philth for Urban Art Brixton.
Work by Jimmy C for Urban Art Brixton. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by eL Seed in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Great work by Louis Masai in Whitecross Street, part of his ongoing ‘Save The Bees’ project. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Stencil work from DS for the Whitecross Street Party, a superb event which saw the bringing together of a diverse and eclectic range of entertainment and events with something for everyone to enjoy. This small street which is normally rather quiet was rammed with people throughout the duration of the party. Accompanied by fine sunny weather there was several stages dotted along the street playing a broad range of musical stylings, street performers, stalls owners and a food market ensuring that you were guaranteed to find something to satisfy your requirements. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Beautiful work by Andrea Tyrimos for the Whitecross Street Party.
Superb work by Cosmo Sarson for the Whitecross Street Party.
Work by Fats in Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Superb work by SkyHigh in Croydon, one of the very best pieces of Graffiti we have seen.
Works by Himbad, Ali Hamish & Bill Daggs in Seven Sisters.
Absorbing flowing work by visiting German artist KEF! in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Interesting work by visiting Australian artist Kyle Hughes Odgers in Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Delightful work by visiting Chilean duo Un Kolor Distinto in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work and the six others this duo hit up whilst in London (covered here).
Great work by Otto Schade in Hoxton. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Lovable, but short-lived, work by Himbad in Brick Lane.
Fantastic work by Amara Por Dios in Soho, our favourite work of hers from 2015.
Work by Sweet Toof in Hackney Wick.
Brilliant work by Telmo Miel in Brick Lane, one of the years highlights for us here at London Calling Blog. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Striking work by visiting Brazilian artist L7M & Jimmy C in Bethnal Green. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Hyper-real surrealist work by visiting Argentinian artist Martin Ron in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting Argentinian artist Jiant in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Beautiful work by CBloxx at St. Pauls Cathedral. although not painted on a wall outside, the setting for this work really added to the poignancy and tone of the piece, certainly one of the most powerful paintings we have seen from a Street Artist. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece and the other two works created for this event (covered here).
Work by Run at Custom House, in the surreal style that is just pure Run. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Interesting painterly work by visiting US artist Anat Ronen in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work and the other five pieces she hit up in Shoreditch on her brief visit (covered here).
Work by Senor X in Shoreditch, with another fine example of his innate ability to utilize the immediate surroundings of his piece.
Work by visiting Polish artist Noriaki in Shoreditch, who arrived for some five days in August and in that time went on a manic frenzy of activity over East and North London, leaving his Watcher character in his wake. You can view the post we did on Noriaki’s visit (covered here).
Magnificent work by Shok-1 in Brick Lane, always a treat to spy fresh work from this artist. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Touching work by visiting Brazilian artist Goms in Camden Town.
Excellent work by Amara Por Dios, Ali Hamish, Pang & The Real Dill at the Juno Bar, Shoreditch for Drips & Runs: Transmission Collaboration 001. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Interesting collaboration work from Seeds One, Pang & Noriaki for the Visual Distractions Paint Jam. You can view the post we did on the works from this Paint Jam (covered here).
Great flowing work by Morgandy & Eska in Croydon, a pair who have hit up several beautiful works in Croydon through the year.
Work by visiting Canadian artist Ryan Smeeton in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Exceptional work from Martin Ron & Jiant in Hackney Wick, one of the highlights of the year for us here at London Calling Blog, a superb use of the large wall. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Autone in Camden Town. You can view more images in our post on this piece (covered here).
Works by Eska & Trans1 in Croydon, on the legal walls and only lasting the day. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on these pieces (covered here).
Interesting work by Dan Kitchener in Islington, featuring his first daytime ‘Liquid Lights’ work. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by visiting Polish artist Zbiok in Shoreditch, commissioned by the Journalism Is Not A Crime campaign for persecuted journalists in Iran. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Dan Kitchener in Leake Street for The Battle of Waterloo. The standout work from the event, albeit not a traditional Graffiti piece, which saw some 40 artists paint Leake Street. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Core246 in Leake Street for The Battle of Waterloo, the piece that we here at London Calling Blog feel deserved to win the battle.
‘Love Is Freedom’ by Waleska Nomura in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work from Made You Look Collective trio; Mr Christa, Itaewon & Werdna in Camden Town. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Seapuppy in Hackney Wick.
Work by Otto Schade in Brixton, our favourite work from Osch this year.
Work by Bill Daggs & Seeds One in Camden Town. With a piece which proved somewhat controversial and was removed by the Camden Graffiti Removal Team, however it did last an impressive week considering the risque content.
Work by The Real Dill & Tony Boy in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Works by Himbad, Gnasher, China Girl, The Real Dill & Tony Boy, and Waleska Nomura in Camden Town, a great representation of the many pieces that have filled Hawley Mews with life this year.
Work by Ant Carver on the Jealous Gallery Roof, Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Magnificent work yet again by Fanakapan in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Jane Mutiny in Hackney Wick.
Work by Annatomix & Daniel Dalopo for Tribe15. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post of this event (covered here).
Work by Falko1 in Shoreditch.
Spectacular work by Joel Bergner in Shoreditch, a real highlight of the year. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by SPZero76 & Captain Kris in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by David Hollier in Croydon. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Great 3D work by Low Bros in Hackney Road. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Louis Masai in Shoreditch, with one of the most impressive Street Art projects this year. The work depicted upon completion a thriving Coral Reef ecosystem and was created for Synchronicity Earth and what is most interesting about this project isn’t just the stunning mural that was created, but the way it was constructed. You can find how as well as view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting Spanish artist Pez in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on his visit (covered here).
Work by visiting Russian artist Misha Most in Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Beautiful work by ATM in Hanwell. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Shok-1 in Borough, with a tribute to Keith Haring. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Vermibus in Kensington, who hit up one of the more interesting projects this year, with his ‘interventions’ around London to question notions of beauty and set to coincide with London Fashion Week. You can view the post we did on this project (covered here).
Work by visiting Belgian artist Spear in the West End. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by visiting Belgian artist iHad in Camden Town. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Excellent work by Dale Grimshaw in Camden Town, who hit out three superb works around Camden in September. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Zina in Latimer Road. the first work in this quiet corner of London, which now boasts some 7 works. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Alo in Bethnal Green.
Mischievous work by Zabou in Bethnal Green, also an ample demonstration of her talent for creating works that interact with the immediate environment.
Topical work by T.Wat in Shoreditch, with a spoof of an iconic Banksy work, in response to the attack on the ‘Cereal Killer Cafe’ in Brick Lane, by so-called ‘anti-gentrification’ campaigners, towards the end of September.
Superb 3D work by Lovepusher in Brixton, painted for Brixton Bloc which opened this summer as a community space providing fresh walls as canvasses, food, drinks and music opened for local residents, artists and musicians to celebrate Brixton’s culture in a creative and social outlet . You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Excellent abstract work by visiting German artist Mad C in Dulwich for the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by ATM in Walthamstow for the ‘Colour The Capital’ Project. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Louis Masai in Walthamstow. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Works by Dan Kitchener in Brick Lane, both panels were painted with Posca Pens. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Jane Mutiny & Frankie Strand in the Nomadic Community Gardens.
Very interesting work by visiting Spanish artist Ampparito in Peckham, one of the highlights of the year in terms of international artists visiting London. You can view more images of this and the other 2 pieces Ampparito put up on his visit and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Neoh in Brick Lane, whose ballerina characters were to be sighted in various guises around the East End throughout the year.
Striking work by Mr Cenz in Brick Lane. Our favourite work from his prolific output in 2015. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this work (covered here).
Delightful double image work by SAKI&Bitches in Brick Lane, which marked her first street work for nearly two years. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Incredible work by visiting French artist Bom.K in Brick Lane, who was over for the Moniker Art Fair in October. Also a great example of how much we love wandering London and bumping into such a piece of art or calibre of artist we were previously unaware of. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post in this piece (covered here).
Work by Kid Acne & Inkie in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, for the Moniker Art Fair. You can view the post we did on the Moniker Art Fair (covered here).
Delightful work by visiting French artist Clet Abraham in Brick Lane. One of many that Clet Abraham hit up all over London, it was a real pleasure hunting down these pieces. You can view the post we did on his visit (covered here).
Work by visiting Singaporean artist Ceno2 in the Stockwell Hall of Fame. You can view the post we did on this work and 2 more works from his visit (covered here).
Works by Otto Schade, Zabou, Himbad & Ant Carver for the first week of the ‘Behind The Curtain’ competition on the Shoreditch Art Wall, which brought 16 works in 4 intervals through October. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Week 1 of the competition (covered here).
Works by Gee, Perspicere, Amara Por Dios & Pang for the second week of the ‘Behind The Curtain’ competition on the Shoreditch Art Wall. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Week 2 of the competition (covered here).
Works by Gnasher, Luis Gomez, Hmmm Bates & Candy Lo for the third week of the ‘Behind The Curtain’ competition on the Shoreditch Art Wall. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Week 3 of the competition (covered here).
Works by Aylo/CBloxx, Tizer, Furia & Nick Flatt/Seeds One for the fourth and final week of the ‘Behind The Curtain’ competition on the Shoreditch Art Wall. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Week 4 of the competition (covered here).
Great work by Amara Por Dios on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’.
Great work by Gnasher on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’.
Work by Luis Gomez on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’, and one of the winning pieces.
Excellent work by Nomad Clan duo Aylo & CBloxx on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’, one which caused some controversy and received a complaint from the Tory party.
Stark and powerful work by Furia 139 on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’.
Standout Work by Nick Flatt & Seeds One on the Shoreditch Art Wall for ‘Behind The Curtain’, the work that we feel should of won the competition, a great idea & great subject superbly expressed, certainly one of the most impressive works from 2015. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Kaes & Core246 in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this (covered here).
Work by Tony Boy, The Real Dill, Flesh031 & Dirty30 in Seven Sisters.
Work by Flesh031 in Seven Sisters.
Work by Airborne Mark in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Impressive collaboration work ‘Fusion’ by Lovepusher & Neist in the Stockwell Hall of Fame. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Fantastic work by Phlegm in Herne Hill for the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery, inspired by MC Esher. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Biggest Toy in Toy Town’ by Dotmasters in Latimer Road.
Work by Mr Cenz in Soho. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Dope in Leake Street for the Ben Naz Memorial Paint Jam, in the last week of October to mark a year since fellow Street Artist Ben Naz passed away. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Work by Psychodoodlz in Leake Street, whose members Marc Craig, Kednog, Aly Williamson, Nolij, Fortress and New Art Rioter in the last week of October set to paint the first of what would be many murals or works on the ceiling of the tunnel. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Cix Mugre, Spaik & Libre HEM in Shoreditch. The standout work from the MXUK 2015 tour which saw some 7 Street Artists visit London from Mexico and hit up a host of solo and collaborative works around the East End and Camden Town, really leaving some really impressive works in the process. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Mazatl & Fusca in Shoreditch as part of the MXUK 2015 tour. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Stinkfish & Mazatl in Bethnal Greenas part of the MXUK 2015 tour. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Libre HEM & Acara in Camden Town as part of the MXUK 2015 tour. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Alive’ by Said Dokins in Brick Lane as part of the MXUK 2015 tour, created as a touching tribute in order to mark the one year anniversary of the abduction and subsequent disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa teacher’s college in the Mexican state of Guerrero. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Financial Suicide’ by Trust Icon in Camden Town. Excellent and humorous work which only lasted a day before the council removed this piece.
Work by Run in Peckham. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Fantastic work by visiting French duo Ador & Semor in Camden Town, mocking the growing trend of Street Art tours and ‘selfie’ culture. Whilst over in the last week of October, this pair hit up 5 impressive works around the East End and Camden Town, bringing their own sense of humour and crazy characters to London’s streets. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on Ador & Semor’s visit to London (covered here).
Works by Zina, SAKI&Bitches, Amara Por Dios, Flesh031, Himbad, Seeds One, The Real Dill, Captain Kris & Bill Daggs in Brick Lane.
The Stunning ‘Queen of Neon’ by Dan Kitchener in Brick Lane, our favourite work from Dan Kitchener this year and our favourite overall work from 2015 here at London Calling Blog. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Halloween work from Zabou in Whitechapel.
Work from Tate x Drips & Runs at the Tate Modern by; Ali Hamish, The Real Dill, Himbad, Fanakapan, Captain Kris, Obit, Pang, SAKI&Bitches, Six1Six, Tony Boy, Amara Por Dios, Flesh031, Bill Daggs and Tate Collective London member Clara Bacou. A truly remarkable feat for the Street Art scene with a fun-filled collaboration work which did said scene proud. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Illustre Feccia in Croydon.
Work by Ben Slow at Jealous Studios in Crouch End.
Work by Toasters on the Jealous Gallery Roof, Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Excellent work by Jimmy C in Brick Lane, and our favourite work from him in 2015. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this (covered here).
Work by Lapiztola & Liseth A in Shoreditch. Really impressive stencil work here and as was the case with their visit back in March this was the only work from a flyby visit to London. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Dotmasters in Croydon, part of the first work in the ‘Croydon Mural Project’.
‘Just Be You Tiful’ by Rich Simmons in Croydon.
Work by Mr Cenz in Croydon. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
‘Mummy Buys Andrex’ by Teddy Baden in Hackney Wick.
Work by ATM & Lily Mixe in Acton. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Nathan Bowen in Tottenham Court Road. With a touching tribute and show of solidarity to victims of the attacks in Paris on Friday 13th November which saw a tragic loss of 130 lives. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Stedhead & Morgandy in Croydon, that is just flowing with cosmic and positive energy.
Work by Maggio in Hackney Road, another vibrant energy-filled work. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Robot themed collaboration from Squirl, Ink Fetish, SPZero76 & Jim Vision in the Nomadic Community Gardens. You can see more pictures and find out more about this piece on our post (covered here).
Work by Olivier Roubieu on the Leake Street ceiling, with what is now the standout resident work in the tunnel, a superb 3D depiction of Zabou, a fair subject since she has proven to be one of London’s most prolific practicing Street Artists. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Lovepusher in Leake Street. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Thoughtful and effective work by Otto Schade in Hoxton.
Superb work by Fanakapan in East London. You can find out more about this work as well as view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Excellent work by Airborne Mark in Tooting, our favourite work from Airborne Mark this year. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Misterpiro in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Awer & Tenia in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Olivier Roubieu in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Excellent work by Vibes in Brick Lane. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this work (covered here).
Work by visiting Austrian artist HNRX in Shoreditch. You can view the post we did on HNRX’s visit and see some 7 more works from this trip in our post (covered here).
Work by Size92 in Shoreditch.
Work by Sterling & Samer on Croydon’s legal walls. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post on this piece (covered here).
Work by Sam King in Camden Town.
‘Don’t Believe In Fairy Tales’ by Trust Icon in Bethnal Green. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Richard Wilson in Shoreditch.
Work by Gregos in Shoreditch. Part of his second visit to London this year, which was much briefer and saw him him experiment with some new representations in the form of balloons. You can view the post we did on this visit to London (covered here).
Vibrant work by Elno in Leake Street for the ‘Fresh’ Paint Jam. You can view the post we did on this Paint Jam (covered here).
Entertaining work by Pali in Leake Street.
Excellent work by JXC, Olivier Roubieu & SkyHigh in Leake Street.
Leake Street looking great after 3 simultaneous Paint Jams in one day along with a freshly reworked ceiling, certainly the best Leake Street has yet to look. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by visiting Israeli artist Unga in Soho. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Banksy with additions by AK47, returned after 11 years absence. You can view the post we did on this work to find out its interesting history (covered here).
Lovely work by Stik in Hackney Road. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Festive work by Lost Souls trio Si Mitchell, Squirl & SPZero76, with Ador’s work from the previous piece still keeping watch. You can view more images and some progress shots from this work in our post (covered here).
Works by Reb MWC, Irony & Candie in Camden Town.
Work by visiting Greek artist Reb MWC in the Stockwell Hall of Fame. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Detail of beautiful work by Zadok in Bethnal Green for the ‘Colour The Capital’ Project. You can view the post we did on this work (covered here).
Work by Mr Cenz in Shoreditch. You can view more images and some progress shots in our post (covered here).
Work by Zabou in Hackney Road.
Work by WRDSMTH & C3 in Brick Lane and a great end to 2015..
Well if you are still with us, that’s it, what a year! Thank you one and all, we look forward to continuing through 2016. We have many more reviews coming over the next week, with looks at specific areas around London through 2015.
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It’s been a pleasure taking this journey with you! Loved reading your posts and being part of the fun. My favourites have been, Mehdi Ghadyanloo, DanK’s Croydon walls, SpZero’s pugs, 23rdKey & Joel Bergner – it was sooo hard to choose! 🙂 X
A pleasure indeed Newartrioter. Great choices in your favourites of 2015, all superb works.
Follow you on Instagram too. Have been interested in street art since I visited Pisa years ago and have only recently become properly aware of the artists. Love reading your blog and finding out about all the artists you feature. You need to open a Brighton branch! Look forward to future posts both here and on Instagram.
Thanks Aquicksmile for the follows and interest. Hehe we struggle snough around London and only get by with the help of a some most kind friends, maybe some day a Brighton branch, we did do a post on Brighton in the summer and will head back sometime in the New Year. Thanks!
What a year you folks have had…. A very nice collection of 2015 street artwork covered so well.. Your writing is always a pleasure to read and I’m sure your many readers like myself know more about London street art than we did at the start of the year!!! Many thanks and best wishes for the new year!
Cheers Mitch, it’s been a blast, and yet again, thank you for the kind words. Best wishes to you for the New Year also.
P.s. we would like to know some of your favourites from the year as you have been supporting this blog with your insightful comments for some time now.
Oohhhhh that puts me on the spot…. I guess to be fair, I can only include favourites that I have seen and snapped for myself, so will take a look back at my London snaps and report back soooon!!
Wow….thanks for reminding us what a great year it’s been and for your hard work keeping the blog up to date. We’re really fortunate to live in such a diverse, interesting and artistic city. Keep up the good work man, it’s appreciated!
Hey Spike, cheers for the comment, nice to see you here. It has been a great year and yes we are fortunate to live in such a creative city. Thanks for all the help and support.
Great post. Speechless!!
Thanks Alfie, lovely comment.
Excellent post mate what a great year with some fantastic art 😀
Cheers Inspiring City, certainly a great year with the art to match!
An incredible collection in London.
An amazing work.
Well done
And
Thank you for doing it;)
Yeah Kednog, it’s been quite the year, could of put many more works in this post also. Thanks man appreciate the kind words, and glad you enjoyed.
Great photos and enjoy your blog but where are all the paste ups, London is well known for its paste ups so maybe it would be good to cover some on here
Valid point John, they are a large part of the Street Art scene, especially around East London, however it’s not our primary focus, we have included paste-ups in posts through out the year, if not according it mention here.