"Where is a good spot in Melbourne to see good street art? We have visitors coming from overseas and would like to take them sightseeing..."
My mind goes into overdrive every time I get this question!
The other question I get quite often is - 'What is your favorite mural?"
Considering there are so many incredible artists out there these days and the fact that we are absolutely spoilt when it comes to the caliber of street art in Australia, there is no easy answer to either of these questions.
So this story is my attempt to share with you some of my favorite street art finds I've had the pleasure of seeing in person. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Melbourne Polytechnic - Prahran
Guido van Helten's 2016 seven-story mural of profoundly deaf contemporary dancer Anna Seymour. Try standing in front of this and not get goosebumps!
Artist credit: Guido van Helten @guidovanhelten #guidovanhelten
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Benalla - Victoria
Incredible indigenous portrait mural by Adnate at the 2016 Benalla Wall to Wall Festival.
Artist credit: Matt Adnate @adnate #adnate
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Upper West Side - Melbourne
Created in 2016 by the Glasgow-based artist Smug One, this jaw-dropping mural is a portrait of the artist's grandparents.
Artist credit: Smug One @smugone #smugone
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Canterbury - Victoria
Stunningly beautiful Indian woman by the super talented local artist Resio.
Artist credit: Resio @resio_ #resio
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Powerhouse Geelong
2014 'Jane Doe' mural by Rone. Various other artists painted the pieces on the lower section.
Artist credit: Rone @r_o_n_e #rone
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Hosier Lane / Rutledge Lane - Melbourne CBD
Never a dull moment in Hosier Lane! Murals, throw-ups, tags, stencils, paste-ups...you'll find it all there....all at once!
Photo credits: Neda @virusfreak79
Benalla - Victoria
Absolutely adore this enormous mural by Smug One, for the Benalla Wall to Wall Festival.
Artist credit: Smug One @smugone #smugone
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Cheeky little smile! 2018 Wall to Wall Festival mural by Julian Clavijo
Artist credit: Julian Clavijo @juliancla #juliancla
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Fyansford - Victoria
2017 Fyansford Cement Silo murals by Rone. Tribute to the local heroes Corrina Eccles, Cor Horsten, and Kelly Cartwright.
Artist credit: Rone @r_o_n_e #rone
Photo credit: Neda @virusfreak79
Thank you Sticks and Spoons for the opportunity to be a Street Art Guest Blogger!
I look forward to sharing more stories with you all soon. Until then... happy hunting!
