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LONDON MURAL FESTIVAL PART 9

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  London Mural Festival part 9 Kidbrooke Square:      South London artists Shine and Quest, Skore, Crok, Tase, Anoe, Omus, Dahko, Dskus, Farz, Noys and Astek  were invited to spend a few days decorating the hoardings around a new development in Kidbrooke Square, handily adjacent to Kidbrooke Station.      Deciphering the graphics to identify each artist's contribution is tricky, but I've had a go .... Farz Shine and Quest? Dskus, Noys? Astek Anoe, Dahko, Omus Blackheath: Philth       Phill Blake (aka Philth) rivals Zabou for realistic portrait murals. But he also does nice floral patterns, this one features in several of his works.   Wedo Goás      Edgar Goás Blanco was born in 1990 in Galicia, Spain. His contribution celebrates the Windrush Generation. North Woolwich:       Rosie Wood's mural on North Woolwich Road is inspired by technology, reflecting the fact it was commissioned in memory of...
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LONDON MURAL FESTIVAL PART 8

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  London Mural Festival part 8 Thamesmead: Woskerski       Thamesmead provided the dystopian setting for the controversial movie A Clockwork Orange . And this underpass would be suitably bleak were it not for Woskerski's stunning new panorama - and earlier works including these two by  TRUST.iCON  ......          TRUST.iCON, identity unknown, actually hails from Thamesmead; but his images of cartoon characters highlighting social issues can be found all over London, Los Angeles and Berlin.     More near here .....       New Malden:     These three adjacent murals are, according to the Festival website, by Shine and Quest, Alex Cullen and Smote . But I can't work out which is which.     I do, however, recognise Choo Choo, Benny the Ball and Officer Dibble from Top Cat. The American cartoon was called Boss Cat  on British TV when advertising on the BBC was strictly forbidden and ...
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OCTOBER 2024 UPDATES

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  Farewell, The George, Wanstead ....     My local Wetherspoons closed on October 13. There has been a pub on this spot since 1716; and at least that will continue, with it reverting to it's original (pre-1904) name of The George and Dragon . So it's not all bad news; although I doubt if The George and Dragon will open much before noon.  And I'll certainly have to pay more than £1.79 for a pint of Ruddles. My nearest Spoons is now The Walnut Tree in Leytonstone which is only half a mile away so walkable (or one stop on the bus). Update: Squatters have moved in! I'm wondering if there is still beer on tap. Further update (2 days later): Squatters have gone. The rumour is they were not homeless but teenagers hoping for a payoff; and their parents were feeding them. Renovation has begun. ------------------------------------------------------------- The London Mural Festival     Using public transport, I've been searching out the hundred plus new murals ...
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LONDON MURAL FESTIVAL PART 7

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London Mural Festival part 7 Shoreditch/Whitechapel : Shepard Fairey                                                      Sophie Mess       Here, in the epicentre of London Street Art, is a  late and welcome addition to the festival from Shepard Fairey. Entitled  Rise Above Earth Justice, it   is  supported by the U.S. Embassy and promotes climate awareness.  Shepard Fairey's unmistakable imagery includes the scales of justice to represent the fight for environmental justice and a healthier planet. It can be found on Alanby House, Boundary Street, E2 7JD. For more on Shepard Fairey click here .      Sophie Mess  has brightened up a lift shaft next to Shoreditch High Street Station. Itaewon       This is one of three Itaewon creations for the festival. The picture on the righ...
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