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Finding the Best Street Art in Shoreditch
- Vanessa
- May 18, 2018
- 2 min read
You don't have to spend long in London's East End before you notice the jaw-dropping street art on its walls. From tiny stickers, to huge murals, quirky sculptures and sneaky paste-ups, renowned artists travel from across the world to add the oh-so-vibrant walls of Shoreditch. I absolutely love it - so here are 5 of my favourite pieces and where to find them.
1. DREPH
Where to find this: Fashion Street
This stunning wall is part of Dreph's 2017 series 'You are Enough'. He painted 10 ordinary women that he knew who had done extraordinary things. This is Tracy Blackstock, Mother of Dreph's children, she project manages a preventative programme for children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviours. You can find more of this amazing series in Star Yard and on Wardour Street, to name just a couple of locations.
Instagram: @dreph_
2. PHLEGM
Where to find this: Heneage Street
Sheffield-dwelling Phlegm is a cartoonist and illustrator and many of the characters on this wall come from his comic. Phlegm is known for transforming run-down buildings, like this one. Love it!
Instagram: @phlegm_art
3. OTTO SCHADE
Where is it? Princelet Street
This piece is called Jack the Ripper 2040 - classic Victorian gas light, hat and cloak. But the victim - a robot. And the people around - too busy taking photos and videos to help. You can see more Otto Schade on Rivington Street (right near Cargo) and Shoreditch High Street.
Insta: @otto_schade
4. RONZO
Where is it? Dray Walk (right on the bend)
German artist, Ronzo, regularly paints toothy monster skeletons, with spray cans and CCTV. Can you spot the monster's hat? Look out for another Ronzo here too - the big pink monster sculpture eating a coin - this is Crunchy the Credit Crunch Monster, the mascot for the credit crunch in 2008.
Insta:@rzo1
5. INSA
Where is it? Redchurch Street
The art on the wall isn't the final piece. This is an interactive installation - the final work that you see is through the app. Insa painted this wall 8 times in 2 weeks to create the effect - and well worth it! This is one of a number of interactive walls worldwide but the only one in London.
Insta: @insa_gram
Want to see more street art? And learn all about it? With someone who knows where to find it? We give street art themed running tours through the East End:
Every Thursday, 7am: 5k street art tour, in partnership with Dorsett City Hotel. Every runner gets a smoothie at the end!
October, various weekend/evening times: 10k street art tour - each group has a guided pace to keep everyone in their comfort zones.
Private tours: At a time/date convenient for you. Just get in touch with your preferred time - hello@secretlondonruns.com
Loved this walkthrough of Shoreditch — it really captures how dynamic and ever-changing the street art scene is in that area. The way you highlighted specific spots makes it feel like a personal guided tour rather than just a list. I’ve seen a similar perspective discussed on a review blog https://gocollectiv.com/, which also explored how urban art spaces evolve with time and community expression.
This was a really engaging read — Shoreditch truly seems like one of those places where creativity lives on every corner. I liked how you highlighted the mix of styles and how street art constantly evolves in that area. It makes me want to explore it myself someday. I also found a related discussion on a review blog https://www.masterstorage365.com/ that touched on how urban art spaces influence local culture in interesting ways.
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Really enjoyed reading this post — the way you highlighted the standout street art spots in Shoreditch was both informative and inspiring for anyone planning a visit. I especially appreciated the descriptions of the murals and the tips on where to find them, it made me want to explore those streets myself. It reminded me of a travel feature I read recently on https://shrimpupaquatics.com/, which also shared some cool off-the-beaten-path spots worth checking out. Great work!
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