Street Art

Street art, graffiti and murals from around the world. Urban art is on the rise. More and more communities are seeing the positive results that street art can have on society. Not to mention a dreary wall. #streetart #urbanart #streetartgeeks #murals #paintedwalls > Open to contributors - strictly street art only > Email namaste@kathmanduandbeyond.com with your Pinterest profile to join >

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Street Art in Athens | Artist: Wild Drawing

A must-see is this 2017 masterpiece by Wild Drawing, located just outside the National Glyptotheque (my favorite museum in Athens, which I recommended previously). Titled “Four Elements,” the artwork illustrates water, fire, earth, and air in a captivating composition that wraps around an abandoned neoclassical gazebo. Tap the image to discover all the street art in Athens!

Mural by INO in Piraeus, Athens

My favorite mural by INO in Piraeus, Athens features a young woman with a swirling blue vortex enveloping her mind, symbolizing her being lost in thought. Set against a pitch-black background, this piece from 2018 stands out strikingly against the urban landscape. Painted in acrylic on the wall, she appears overwhelmed, her mind consumed by thoughts she can’t escape. Tap the image to read the story behind all murals by INO in Athens!

Street Art in Penge, London

Street Art by WRDSMTH in Penge, South London. Tap the image to discover all the street art in Penge, London.

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Street Art in Athens | Artist: Wild Drawing

Political Mural in Athens

This mural, painted by Billy Gee, Alex Marinex, and N_Grams, portrays Loukanikos, a beloved stray dog in Athens who became an icon of resistance during the Greek anti-austerity protests from 2010 to 2012. Loukanikos was known for standing at the front lines with demonstrators, even facing riot police, and his presence gained him international recognition through viral photos and videos. Tap the image to discover the story behind all the murals in Athens!

Abandoned Place

The Ruins

Abandoned Places

Abandoned place in Athens

My favorite street art spot in Kypseli, Athens is this abandoned place near the big park. During my recent visit, Belgian artist Pso Man was also in Athens, and he took the opportunity to paint two striking pieces among the ruins of this forgotten space. These artworks add a unique touch to the area’s urban landscape, transforming this hidden spot into a vibrant showcase of contemporary street art. Tap the image to discover all the street art in Athens!

Street Art in Athens | "Caryatids Crying" by INO

One of my favorite murals by INO in Athens, this powerful piece depicts the Caryatids, the sculpted female figures from the Acropolis, as they weep for their country’s present state. Each Caryatids’ tears tell a story of loss, reflection, and disillusionment with the current world. Tap the image to read the story behind this mural and all other murals by INO in Athens!

Places To See

Wall Painting

Murals by Dan Kitchener in Penge, London

Two stunning murals by Dan Kitchener in Penge, South London. Tap the image to discover all the murals in Penge, South London!

Outdoor Gallery

Three Boys

STIK street art in London

For Dulwich Outdoor Gallery, STIK reinterpreted Murillo’s “Three Boys” (1670) on the adjacent wall. Murillo’s original depicts street boys in ragged clothing negotiating for food and drink. In Stik’s version, his signature minimalist figures are also engaged in negotiation, though the subject of their discussion is left open to interpretation. Tap the image to discover all the murals of Dulwich Outdoor Gallery!

The Mona Lisa

One Eye

Mural by INO | Street Art in Athens

Art history’s most famous gaze, that of the Mona Lisa, is reimagined by INO as a reflection on contemporary times, especially Athens’ current social climate. In one eye, we see the reflection of a protester; in the other, a riot police officer—an all-too-familiar scene in parts of the city. Tap the image to discover the story behind all murals by INO in Athens!