A couple of weeks back saw Rich Simmons return to Croydon’s Arts Quarter to create a collaborative fusion of Pop Art & London Graffiti with tags from Gasp and Dice entitled ‘Rooftop Romance’. The work as the title suggests features a couple embracing aloft a New York rooftop scene in his distinct comic book/Pop Art style. The addition […]Read Post ›
After a little spell away from the scene we here at London Calling Blog were delighted to get back out on the streets for the ‘We Are Croydon’ Block Party put on in St George’s Walk encompassing live music, DJ’s, street performance and an exhibition of local artists – which runs until August 13th – and most importantly for us […]Read Post ›
Over the course of a few days last week, battling the cold and rain, Spanish Street Artist Size92 laid out his latest work in St George’s Walk, Croydon. The intriguing piece is based upon a Michelangelo sculpture, hence the classical larger than life character that appears to be casting down his presence as he emerges […]Read Post ›
Earlier on today, Street Artist Olivier Roubieu set to work in Croydon town to add his freshest London piece. Braving the cold and extreme winds that were hot helping his activity, Olivier set over the course of some five or so hours to create this striking portrait of a female set amid and blending with […]Read Post ›
Well following on from our Street Art review ‘2015 – A Year Of Street Art In London’ (covered here), we thought we would also take a look at the highlights of all the Graffiti we have seen this year. In this post we have featured works primarily from East & South London as these are […]Read Post ›
It’s been a few month since we last provided a full update on the various happenings in Croydon’s Arts Quarter, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been popping by to keep abreast of the developments. In that time we have reported on the stunning pieces from David Hollier (covered here) and Mr Cenz (covered here) however we […]Read Post ›
Well over the last couple of weeks, the level of activity around Croydon’s Arts Quarter has rocketed, with multiple new additions to the area, and on Thursday Mr Cenz added his freshest London work to the area. It is certainly the case that Mr Cenz has consistently been one of the most proactive Street Artists in […]Read Post ›
Over the last couple of weeks London was treated to a visit from English born, but US based Street Artist David Hollier, returning to his native country and whilst over laid out two works in the capital. David Hollier’s distinctive works feature portraits of notable people in popular culture and history made up through words, […]Read Post ›
New Street Art & Graffiti In Croydon, August 2015
When we passed through Croydon on Sunday we had the opportunity to catch up with a superb collaboration from Morgazmik and Eska, making for the third piece this duo have placed up in the Arts Quarter, that was put up over the previous couple of Sundays. The piece entitled ‘Let The Light In’ incorporates both […]Read Post ›
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