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Best Cities to View Street Art

by Katie Skrzek

Mar 19, 2016

Street Art in Shoreditch, East London © Nicola Ferrari | Dreamstime

Tips / Travel

Sometimes the best art a city has to offer isn’t located within the walls of a museum. Cities around the world are home to remarkable street art. The unique works truly represent the cultural make-up of that particular city. These cities contain our favorite street art collections.

 

Hope Gallery, Austin, Texas © Bryan Roschetzky | Dreamstime 51693423

Hope Gallery © Bryan Roschetzky | Dreamstime

 

Austin

For a uniquely Austin experience, visit HOPE Outdoor Gallery. The multi-level structure is covered in graffiti by artists from all over the world. Visitors are encouraged to bring spray paint to contribute to the ever-changing gallery.

 

My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love by Dmitri Vrubel, East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany © Katatonia82 | Dreamstime 46026539

My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love by Dmitri Vrubel, East Side Gallery © Katatonia82 | Dreamstime

 

Berlin

Berlin has an eclectic collection of growing and changing outdoor art. A section of the iconic Berlin Wall still stands. Known as the East Side Gallery, the dozens of paintings act as a tribute to freedom.

 

Street Art in Shoreditch, East London, United Kingdom ©Ac Manley | Dreamstime

Street Art in Shoreditch ©Ac Manley | Dreamstime

 

London

Popular street artist Banksy made a name for himself in London. Many of his works are scattered throughout the city, along with other evolving pieces from up-and-coming artists. Shoreditch is one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods for viewing street art.

 

Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program, Pennsylvania © Terry Robinson | Flickr

Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program © Terry Robinson | Flickr

 

Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love boasts a thriving mural scene. The Mural Arts Program was first established in the mid-1980s as an anti-graffiti effort. The dozens of murals throughout Philadelphia reflect the city’s complex identity. Multiple tour options are available.

 

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