THE SIDE OF a building is, for many artists, a primal canvas. Afternoon art crawls are a great way to spend your weekend, especially with most places being within walking distance.
Artists have taken to the streets armed with spray cans and tins of paint to create murals that are political, humorous and culturally relevant for passersby. Their aim is to help people look at their city with fresh eyes.
Here’s a look at some of the street art captivating us right now.
SUBSET have dominated the street art scene in Dublin recently, specifically in the Smithfield area. You may have seen their now painted over mural of grime artist Stormzy. Their speciality is photorealistic and provocative portraits of musicians and ordinary folk.
They’re also responsible for this piece which can be found aptly on Stirrup Lane.
Further into Smithfield, a tangle of vibrant lines make for an extremely Instagrammable background to capture Sunday strolls.
The carpark beside Tivoli Theatre has become an urban gallery of street art. With a plethora of artistic styles on display there’s something for everyone.
A short saunter down Francis St and you’ll find Yoda advocating for peace.
Nestled in the Liberties, friend of Robert Emmett and housekeeper Anne Devlin has been immortalised by Maser.
Venturing up Aungier Street, movie lovers will be particularly fond of this Hitchcock inspired wall art.
To celebrate Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, the artist Fink created this striking piece on Synge Street just across the road from the house he was born.
Beyond the Bernard Shaw is an image of immense detail bringing life to an otherwise drab derelict structure.
At the canal in Portobello, discover an impressive homage to its steadfast residents, the swans.
Scattered around town are traffic light control boxes that have been given a makeover by several Irish artists. The varied styles transform these otherwise mundane features into works of art.
Finally, Decoy’s bold scene of a reclining lady at Peter’s Place merges the aesthetics of Matisse and Warhol on one wall.
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