Urban street art and connecting experiences : the best works in London
The artwork in a city can reveal a lot about it . It is an expression of the character , vibe , and spirit of the community when done well . People connect with art on multiple levels in everyday life , whether through paintings , statues , sculptures , or fountains . And art itself represents various forms of connection : love , friendship , kindness , compassion . The Sleuth team hit the pavement in search of some of the best street artworks in London . Take a look .
Princelet Street
The pair holding hands by London artist Stik is one of the most popular works of street art . In fact , this specific painting you can find in Princelet Street proved to be so popular that it was voted the UK ’ s 17th favourite piece of art in a Guardian poll .
“ A Couple Hold Hands in the Street ” shows a woman in a niqab holding hands with a second stick figure .
Other works by this artist can be found in Shoreditch and Hackney , easy to spot because of his simplistic but striking stick figures .
Ladywell
The effects of a national lockdown are visible in London ’ s graffiti as well : street artist Lionel Stanhope painted a Caravaggio classic , updated for the coronavirus age , on a wall under several railway arches .
The original “ Supper at Emmaus ” is on display at London ’ s National Gallery , but you can see Stanhope ’ s reinterpretation on Marcy Terrace , Ladywell , southeast London .
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