East London is one of the best places to see street art in the world, and If there's one artist who sums up East London street art right now, it is Stik, according to Richard Howard-Griffin.
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East London is one of the best places to see street art in the world, and If there's one artist who sums up East London street art right now, it is Stik, according to Richard Howard-Griffin.
Hackney Wick is a run-down area on the fringes of the Olympic Park. Many of its old warehouse and factory buildings are now used as studio space by artists, and the area has a vibrant and colorful street art scene. This mural is a collaboration between artists Sweet Toof and Paul Insect in Stour Road.
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Hackney Wick is a run-down area on the fringes of the Olympic Park. Many of its old warehouse and factory buildings are now used as studio space by artists, and the area has a vibrant and colorful street art scene. This mural is a collaboration between artists Sweet Toof and Paul Insect in Stour Road.
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There are a number of epic Burning Candy Crew murals along the canal paths around Hackney Wick. This one features four of BC Crew -- Cyclops, Gold Peg, Mighty Mo and Sweet Toof. Olympic Authorities have closed the paths for the duration of the Olympics, so seeing them will be a challenge.
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There are a number of epic Burning Candy Crew murals along the canal paths around Hackney Wick. This one features four of BC Crew -- Cyclops, Gold Peg, Mighty Mo and Sweet Toof. Olympic Authorities have closed the paths for the duration of the Olympics, so seeing them will be a challenge.
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A glittering street sculpture from Cityzen Kane on the derelict Lord Napier pub in Hackney Wick. Many local street artists and graffiti writers had put work up here over the years but it was whitewashed ahead of the Olympics.
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A glittering street sculpture from Cityzen Kane on the derelict Lord Napier pub in Hackney Wick. Many local street artists and graffiti writers had put work up here over the years but it was whitewashed ahead of the Olympics.
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Although Hackney Wick borders the Olympic park, many residents and artists say they are skeptical about the long-term benefits to the area.
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Although Hackney Wick borders the Olympic park, many residents and artists say they are skeptical about the long-term benefits to the area.
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Hackney Wick rooftops. Sweet Toof and Paul insect can be seen in the foreground. Sweet Toof and Cylops in the distance. Paul Insect is most famous for his 2007 exhibition "Bullion," which was snapped up by Damien Hirst before it opened.
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Hackney Wick rooftops. Sweet Toof and Paul insect can be seen in the foreground. Sweet Toof and Cylops in the distance. Paul Insect is most famous for his 2007 exhibition "Bullion," which was snapped up by Damien Hirst before it opened.
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Ben Slow is a portrait artist whose work can be found on many East London streets, including this one on Stour Road, Hackney Wick.
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Ben Slow is a portrait artist whose work can be found on many East London streets, including this one on Stour Road, Hackney Wick.
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French street artist C215 has degrees in history and art. His multi-layered stencils have graced walls, doors and bins from London to New York, Morocco to Barcelona. This portrait of his daughter survives on Roach Road in Hackney Wick.
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French street artist C215 has degrees in history and art. His multi-layered stencils have graced walls, doors and bins from London to New York, Morocco to Barcelona. This portrait of his daughter survives on Roach Road in Hackney Wick.
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This collaborative piece between Stik, Milo Tchais and Prozak in Hackney Wick is now covered up by a hospitality tent.<br />
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This collaborative piece between Stik, Milo Tchais and Prozak in Hackney Wick is now covered up by a hospitality tent.
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Areas of Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Hackney Road, Broadway Market and Dalston feature work from artists from all over the world - including a few Olympics-inspired pieces. Here is a work by Ronzo.
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Areas of Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Hackney Road, Broadway Market and Dalston feature work from artists from all over the world - including a few Olympics-inspired pieces. Here is a work by Ronzo.
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These murals, called "The Walls Have Ears," were painted by Bread Collective, working with the community of Hackney Wick. The names in the murals were taken from the area's industrial past.
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These murals, called "The Walls Have Ears," were painted by Bread Collective, working with the community of Hackney Wick. The names in the murals were taken from the area's industrial past.
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A collaboration between Burning Candy Crew artists Cept, Tek33, Mighty Mo, Gold Peg, Sweet Toof and Cyclops directly opposite the Olympic stadium in Hackney Wick. Parts of the work have since been removed as the buildings are converted into cafes and bars.
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A collaboration between Burning Candy Crew artists Cept, Tek33, Mighty Mo, Gold Peg, Sweet Toof and Cyclops directly opposite the Olympic stadium in Hackney Wick. Parts of the work have since been removed as the buildings are converted into cafes and bars.
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RUN is considered one of the best street artists in London. He started out in Italy painting trains, lorries and walls before becoming immersed in the street art scene. Now working with brushes in a fine art style, he mainly paints hands and faces with intricate details. RUN has painted many pieces in Hackney Wick, some of which remain today.
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RUN is considered one of the best street artists in London. He started out in Italy painting trains, lorries and walls before becoming immersed in the street art scene. Now working with brushes in a fine art style, he mainly paints hands and faces with intricate details. RUN has painted many pieces in Hackney Wick, some of which remain today.
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Sweet Toof's trademark teeth can be seen snarling from rooftops across Hackney Wick. Recently he has been collaborating with Paul Insect.
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Sweet Toof's trademark teeth can be seen snarling from rooftops across Hackney Wick. Recently he has been collaborating with Paul Insect.
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The former factories and warehouses In Hackney Wick, now popular with artists, are also being eyed by property developers.
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The former factories and warehouses In Hackney Wick, now popular with artists, are also being eyed by property developers.
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The area around Shoreditch and Brick Lane has become popular with street artists from around the world. Here is David Walker putting up a piece just off Brick Lane.
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The area around Shoreditch and Brick Lane has become popular with street artists from around the world. Here is David Walker putting up a piece just off Brick Lane.
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A work by street artist ROA in Chance Street, Shoreditch.
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A work by street artist ROA in Chance Street, Shoreditch.
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Phlegm is described by Richard Howard-Griffin as "one of the most exciting artists on the global street art scene at present, let alone London." Not all of his works in Hackney Wick survive.
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Phlegm is described by Richard Howard-Griffin as "one of the most exciting artists on the global street art scene at present, let alone London." Not all of his works in Hackney Wick survive.
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Mobstr works with stencilled letters. This piece in Hackney Wick, now removed, featured a sentence that curved around a wall reading: "Don't you hate in when people just go on and on and on and on ..."
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Mobstr works with stencilled letters. This piece in Hackney Wick, now removed, featured a sentence that curved around a wall reading: "Don't you hate in when people just go on and on and on and on ..."
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Coca-Cola commissioned an agency to paint an Olympics-inspired mural over the original work by Sweet Toof, NEMO, Sickboy and Mighty Mo seen in this image. Shortly after it was finished, the mural was defaced.
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Coca-Cola commissioned an agency to paint an Olympics-inspired mural over the original work by Sweet Toof, NEMO, Sickboy and Mighty Mo seen in this image. Shortly after it was finished, the mural was defaced.
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Howard-Griffin describes a "super-charged wave of gentrification that has crashed around Hackney Wick in anticipation of an Olympic property boom."
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Howard-Griffin describes a "super-charged wave of gentrification that has crashed around Hackney Wick in anticipation of an Olympic property boom."
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