London Mural Festival: A city transformed into a giant canvas

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London Mural Festival: A city transformed into a giant canvas

London Mural Festival: A city transformed into a giant canvas

After a resounding success in its inaugural edition, the London Mural Festival returns this September for a second round. Organized by Global Street Art, this event promises to transform the city into a massive canvas, celebrating urban art in all its forms.

Photos : South London/London Mural Festival/Angry Dan/DR

A Festival rich in talent and events

Launched in 2020, the London Mural Festival has already showcased works by Camille Walala, Dale Grimshaw, Marija Tiurina, Gary Stranger, Mr. Cenz, Bonzai, Suiko, and Zabou in 75 locations across 13 boroughs. For the 2024 edition, the first wave of names includes world-renowned artists such as Aches, eL Seed, D*Face, Marija Tiurina, Rosie Woods, Sebas Velasco, and Seb Lester. With over 100 murals planned, many more artists will be announced. In addition to the artworks, the festival offers a multitude of interactive events: a pop-up in Shoreditch to try spray painting, an interactive illustrated map of London by Angry Dan, a collaborative community mural, calligraphy workshops, and street art tours.

Photos : South London/London Mural Festival/Angry Dan/DR

An interactive map to celebrate London

Created by artist Angry Dan, the map is filled with local touches and references, such as the “Doughnut” at the Waterworks roundabout. Dan plans to extend his cartographic style to all of London, a project that has already taken a year for Walthamstow. A 465 m2 version of the map will be displayed in Stratford for the London Mural Festival. The illustration, which took over six months to complete, features more than 850 iconic London landmarks and characters. On September 8, a giant copy of the London map will be installed on the tarmac at Mandeville Place in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, marking the start of the festival. Visitors will be able to interact with the map, walk on it, and even tear off pieces to take home as a unique souvenir of London.

Photos : South London/London Mural Festival/Angry Dan/DR

A celebration of urban art

The London Mural Festival, running from September 5 to 29, is a unique opportunity to discover urban art in all its diversity. Lee Bofkin, CEO and co-founder of Global Street Art, stated: “The festival is an expression of the deep love we have for this city and the work of the artists who help make it such a colorful metropolis. We are truly excited to announce more artists to the lineup in due course.” Get ready to be amazed by the colors and creativity that will take over London throughout September.