This morning in our series of reviews of the last year we are going to take a look back at the year of Street Art and Graffiti in Croydon. It’s been an interesting year in Croydon with a trickle of artworks appearing through the winter and spring followed by a large festival at the end of the summer […]Read Post ›
Last month saw London receive a visit from US artist Nether410 who whilst over for a couple of weeks left London with several fantastic artworks, three of which we were fortunate enough to see and are able to share below. It is always a pleasure to become acquainted with work from artists from around the […]Read Post ›
Here we are taking a look at one of 2 large-scale murals that have been recently placed up around Thornton Heath in South East London, and on this occasion by Street Artist Ben Slow. Crafted by brushes the work comprises a soulful subject constructed from a minimal colour palette which is prevalent in this artists output […]Read Post ›
Last month saw Canadian Mural Artist Kevin Ledo take to Brick Lane to help rework a spot that has deservedly become something of an institution in the area, namely the long standing tribute to the late local resident Charlie Burns. Located on the wall attached to his families’ business Ben Slow first painted a portrait […]Read Post ›
A couple of weeks back saw a wave of fresh activity for Croydon’s Street Art scene following a somewhat long hiatus of output through 2017 and one of the most notable recent additions to the Arts Quarter is this striking portrait from artist Ben Slow. Crafted by brushes the work comprises a soulful subject constructed […]Read Post ›
A couple of weeks back saw a flood of activity around Brick Lane with several artists painting in the days leading up to the Moniker Art Fair 2017 which took place last weekend. One of such artists was Ben Slow who created this striking portrait entitled ‘Olive Branch’ comprised from a minimal colour palette which is prevalent […]Read Post ›
Over the last couple of weeks Street Artists Ben Slow and Carl Cashman have collaborated on a fantastic fusion of disparate styles in Camden Town. Placed up on the feature wall in Stucley Place which changes on a predominantly monthly basis, this is certainly a fantastic addition to the impressive works that have graced this wall […]Read Post ›
One of the things we here at London Calling Blog are most grateful for from 2015 is the access the Jealous Gallery have afforded us in order to pop by, witness and document the monthly changing works on their rooftop feature wall as part of the ongoing Jealous Rooftop Mural Project. Seeing as for the most part these are […]Read Post ›
From the 11th to 15th February the Jealous Gallery in association with Moniker held the Triple XXX Exhibition in Shoreditch. Set to offer a range “from the sugary sweet to the downright debauched”, a show designed for lovers, was put on over the last few days. Presenting a range of artists offering their works in […]Read Post ›
Up on the roof of the Jealous Gallery in Shoreditch is the newest piece from Ben Slow and Carl Cashman on their feature wall entitled the Jealous Rooftop Mural Project. I believe this is the third piece up there now, the previous being by Dan Kitchener and can also be seen here further down. In […]Read Post ›
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