Street art tour guide Doug from Alternative London, in front of a piece by artist Conor Harrington.
A giant crane by ROA, one of London’s most renouned street artists.
The work on the left has been chipped away from plaster. To the right a paste-up.
When Banksy broke through as a street artist, he bought this Spitfire, which he later turned into a work of art.
Brick Lane is London’s Banglatown since a wave of Bangladeshi immigrants settled here in the 50s. There’s reputedly 52 curry restaurants on Brick Lane alone.
Not exclusively working class anymore.
Traditional craft such as knitting, weaving and crocheting is not such a nan’s occupation any more. This is a piece of street art, woven onto a fence.
This beautiful portrait is an hommage to “the king of Bacon Street”, Charlie Burns.
Simple yet effective stick characters, can also be found in galleries throughout Europe. By Stik.
If you look closely, you’ll find mushrooms growing all over East London. By Christiaan Nagel
This disused train carriage has been turned into work spaces for artists and creatives. On the side of the building a piece of street art by a French artist – the Union Jack, made up by lyrics from The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK.
At this monument ended the City of London walls. Across the road on the left begins East London.
In the small, drowsy town of Divonne-les-Bains, France, only 15 minutes away from Geneva, Switzerland, they throw an absolutely fabulous street market every Sunday morning until about 1 pm.
The market attracts many foreigners, but is still one of the most French experiences I ever had in France.
Accordionist and guitarist at the street market in Divonne-Les-Bains, France
The accordionist and guitarists are regulars
So many different types of olives
Friendliest way to shop for wine
Try the Tomme Savoie, or a Mont d’Or, or the Beaufort…
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