When it comes to street art, there is no better canvas than the City of London. Wherever you go, the artistic skill and talent of many artists is showcased front and centre for all to see. But today, we take a deep dive into South London and look at some of the most mesmerising murals it has on show.
Leanne - Peckham Levels - By Zabou
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Renowned muralists, Zabou continues with her trademark emotive and expression-focused style with this mural of Leanne Pero, founder of the cancer support project, Black Woman Rising.
Princess of Peckham - Peckham - By Mr Cenz
With his futuristic space funk style, Mr Cenz brings a unique style and energy to mix. This cleverly dubbed Princess of Peckham mural on the side of the Prince of Peckham pub is the definition of mesmerising.
Historian - Penge - By Abraham.O
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This mural by Salvadorian artist Abraham.O showcases the traditional dancing attire for the dance of the history of the Moors and Christians - or Historians - which is presented in El Salvador and other Latin-American nations.
Areas of South London - By Lionel Stanhope
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Residents of South London are bound to have seen the various murals by Lionel. His use of bold text and unique colour combinations allows him to immortalise and define an area with style and pride.
David Bowie - Tunstall Road, Brixton - by Jimmy C
David Bowie fans across the world have most likely seen this mural in his birthplace of Brixton. His death in January 2016 brought crowds of his beloved fans to pay tribute by laying flowers and singing his songs.. The mural has been featured on the BBC and The Guardian and has been listed to keep it as a permanent memorial.
Peckham Typography Giclée Art Print
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Bob Marley - Brockley - By Dale Grimshaw
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In Brockley, Dale Grimshaw continues to add to his reputation as a muralist with this amazing Bob Marley tribute. His bold, figurative style comes through with this colourful piece that encapsulates what Bob Marley was all about.
Her Hometown - Katherine St, Croydon - By Otto Schade
Otto Schade and his trademark ribbon style have braced London again. The large piece is beautiful, but what’s best is the reflection of Croydon’s most emblematic buildings that’s used to design the eye.
Kanpai London - Peckham - By Dan Kitchener
Dan’s unique futuristic Japanese style has been seen on a global scale. His trademark city-focused murals and his blend of blue and red work effortlessly. Despite what seems to be a difficult canvas, Dan pulls off the impossible with another stunning piece.
Greyhound - Catford Bridge - By Andrew Loakim
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Catford hosts the Greyhound Mural, which marks the site of the old Catford Greyhound Track just opposite the bridge. The track has since been redeveloped into the residential area Catford Green.
Lewisham - By Van Jimmer
Not much is known about the artist Van Jimmer, but his art speaks for himself. His fusion blend of objects, shapes and animals makes for an interesting piece that may require you to look twice. With a brief look, you are guaranteed to miss something.
Croydon Clock Tower And Town Hall CR0 - Giclée Art Print
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‘You Are Enough’ Series - Southerly Street, Penge - By Dreph
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This is one of ten murals that are part of a series titled: ‘You Are Enough’. A project that focuses on female empowerment. Each of the ten subjects have their own stories to tell, and this mural of Mimi Fresh brings out her youthful energy, free spirit and outlandish style.
Park Road, Selhurst (Base of Homesdale road) - By Mr Cenz
As a passionate Crystal Palace fan, this mural is close to the heart for Mr. Cenz. ‘Everywhere was red and blue.’ A chant that had somewhat lost its popularity by early 2020, is now the driving force of this vibrant mural.
The Milk Maid - Mercy Terrace, Ladywell - By Lionel Stanhope
Based on the drawing by Johannes Vermeer, Lionel produces his own version of the original piece.
Bellenden Road, Peckham - By Roa
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Roa, with his unforgettable style, has painted countless walls across London. And one of these large-scale monochromatic murals sits gracefully on top of the Victoria Inn in Peckham.
big Splash - Glenelg Road, Brixton, By Christine Thomas (1985)
This mural was painted almost 30 years ago by Christine Thomas and assisted by Diana Leary and Dave Bangs. The mural depicts the hidden River Effra and includes the woman who worked at the Doulton factory in Lambeth as well as some of the local residents that lived in the area at the time.
Penge Waterman's Square - SE20 - Giclée Art Print
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Rinse and Repeat - Anerley Hill - By Sr.X
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With Sr.X’s unique blend of humour and 1950s advertisement and imagery, he sets to criticise the over abundance of pop-culture and the values it sets on our society. He offers a sarcastic take on how these values can define one’s self-worth. What do you think this piece represents?
Gordan Gibbins - Penge - By Zabou
Another mural by Zabou, this time in Penge. The model is of street art photographer, Gordon Gibbens. This mural best captures Zabou’s emotive and expression-focused style.
To The Bone Project - Fell Road, Croydon High Street - By Sonny Sundancer
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Sonny’s global ‘To The Bone Project’ draws awareness and raises money for the countless endangered species and animals who are crucial to the harmony of our planet.
The Thinker - Herbert Road, Woolwich - By Art Carver
Based on the Auguste Rodin’s iconic ‘The Thinker’ statue comes Art Carver’s ‘The Thinker’ mural. The stunning peace is a change in style for the artist who usually takes on a more colourful palette.
The Blind Exit - Trafalgar Road, Woolwich - By conorsaysboom
Conor Harrington aka Conorsaysboom is an Irish artist whose mural styles commonly focus on 18th century men in uniform. He uses traditional colours to symbolise tribalism and allegiances, and uses techniques such as wiping and blurring to subvert ideas of power and status.
Crystal Palace Typography Giclée Art Print
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Tokyo Street Racers & Tokyo Dreaming - Evelina Road, Penge - By Dan Kitchener
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Dan paints another two murals with his Japanese focused style and infamous colour scheme.
Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace - By Mr Cenz
Mr Cenz braces South London once again with this stunning piece on Anerley Hill.
Shakespeare - Clink Street - By Jimmy C
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To commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, Jimmy C painted a portrait at Bankside close to the Rose and Globe theatre where Shakespeare put on many of his plays in London. Jimmy C later updated the mural with a skull and quill.
England - Fenning Street - By Murwalls
After an impressive display by the England team in this past Euro2020 tournament, Sadiq Khan partnered up with Murwalls to create this stunning mural on Fenning Street.
The Flock - Anerley - By Sr.X
This impressive, almost 3D mural by Sr.X is unlike anything I’ve seen before. With the 90 degree wall and red shadow elements, he’s been able to give off this awesome popping out effect. Sr.X takes murals to the next level with this piece.
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Twinkle Toes - Waterloo - By Olivierr
Olivierr is an artist based in London. His art is scattered across London and most famously in the Leake Street Art Tunnel in Lambeth, with his large murals on the top of the tunnel. Watchout for this mural in Waterloo.
Cold Blow Lane - By Brian Barnes
Brian Barnes was a local legend that painted many buildings across South London. His murals were mostly centred around the lives of working-class people.
Jimmy Rogers & The Brixton Topcats - Electric Lane, Brixton - By Dreph
This mural by Dreph features the legendary Jimmy Rogers, a well-respected figure in British Basketball and the founder of The Brixton Topcats, arguable the most famous basketball club in England.
Ringing The Changes - Lewisham - By Patricio Forrester (Artmongers Studio)
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Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham Council, decided that Lewisham needed some brightening up. So, he approached Giacomo to create something to bring the community together. Giacomo designed a mural that depicted a ring of people that represented the Lewisham Council’s logo of a crown.
Mary - Origin and Destination, St. John Chrysostom Parish Church Peckham, by RUN (Giacomo Bufarini)
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This mural most definitely caught my eye personally. A church is the last place you’d expect to see a mural and the complex canvas of this wall presents an impossible task. But this design from RUN works perfectly and the cerebral detail makes it a one of a kind piece.
Which mural do you think was the most mesmerising?
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