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” \"x\"<\/a> Ben Eine’s Scary, a famous Shoreditch artwork
Credit: Antonia Windsor<\/p>\n

The area of London stretching from Old Street roundabout to Brick Lane, known as Shoreditch, is one of the best places in the city for people-watching – that’s if you like watching trendsetters and creatives. It is also home to an array of world-class street art, with just about every wall showcasing an exceptional piece of work.<\/p>\n

Exit Old Street tube and walk along Old Street until you hit a major crossroads, turn onto Great Eastern Street and take the very first left into Rivington Street. Along this road you’ll find some of the best street art in the city; I won’t name it all here, because street art changes daily, but artists from all over the world come to make their mark in this area. But, there are a few notable pieces to look out for, and plenty more you’ll stumble upon as you wander around the area.<\/p>\n

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Ben Wilson’s chewing gum artwork
Credit: Antonia Windsor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the pavement opposite the Barley Mow pub<\/strong>, on the corner with Curtain Road, you will find a tiny piece of flattened chewing gum with a painted scene of drinkers standing outside the pub in miniature, the work of Ben Wilson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Follow the picture’s lead and stop for a pint of real ale to be drunk on the pavement so you can see and be seen, before continuing along Rivington St to Cargo club<\/strong>, the epicentre of the street art scene. In the courtyard of Cargo, you’ll find Banksy’s poodle guard dog<\/strong>, protected by a perspex panel. Look out for the orange masks by French street artist Gregos<\/strong> – there was one on the wall outside Cargo last time I went. On the wall of the railway tunnel by Cargo you can see Ben Eine’s ‘Scary’<\/strong> lettering and further along the street you will find one of Stik’s<\/strong> characterful large stick men.<\/p>\n

At the end of Rivington street turn right down Shoreditch High Street, then take a left along Bethnal Green road. As you walk look out for Christian Nagal’s mushrooms<\/strong>, sprouting out of the top of buildings or lampposts and count how many quiffs you see. On Brick Lane<\/strong> you’ll find more street art, but also a wealth of independent boutiques, cafes and quirky shops, including a local London favourite – Biegel Bake<\/strong>, a 24-hour bakery famous for its well-priced roast beef bagel – and the recently opened Cereal Killer Cafe<\/strong>, which has just about every cereal you can think of on the menu.<\/p>\n

If you fancy having a go at some street photography, this is the place to do it. Upload your work to Instagram with the hashtags #streetphotography #buildinggraffiti #graffitiart #streetart.<\/p>\n

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#### Want to see Shoreditch’s street art for yourself? Book one of our London hotels<\/a> and start exploring.<\/p>\n

##### Here’s a few other things you might like:<\/em>
Paris: Explore the Vibrant Bastille Neighbourhood<\/a><\/p>\n

New York: A Taxi Driver’s View of the Big Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

Gallery Image Credits
Banksy’s poodle gaurd dog: Berit Watkin<\/a>
Brick Lane sign: Kyle Taylor<\/a>
All others: Antonia Windsor”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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