Portraits have been a form of art for centuries so perhaps it’s not surprising that faces are a common theme for street art too. Shoreditch, especially, seems to specialise in close-up faces, which can be spotted in a huge range of styles. We’ve captured three examples of the phenomenon here – do let us know in the comments if you have more examples you’d like to share.
While we’re sure this fact hasn’t escaped your notice, here’s a gentle reminder that Christmas is now only 10 days away. If you’re struggling to find gifts, here are our suggestions for the lover of London in your life. Far better than your average souvenir…
You might think the new layout of London’s biggest tech centre is all swings and roundabouts – but it turns out it’s more U-bends than anything. Silicon Roundabout has long held its reputation as the hub of the tech start-up scene, but it’s about to undergo a modern-day makeover all of its own.
Stik is one of the best known street artist – instantly recognised for his stick-like figures. At home on the streets of London, you can now find works by Stik all over the world.
Simple and effective, The Westminster street sign we all know and love. Image Credit: Zachlain
