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Children aged 12 and under are FREE! Under-18s youth discount | In-depth tour, history and analysis of graffiti and street art. Banksy pieces, London graffiti legends. Learn from an expert.

Highlights

• History of graffiti and street art.
• Banksy, 3+ works (up to 4 pending access), history, inspiration, controversies
• Expert, in-depth analysis of graffiti artistic styles and codes.
• Tonnes of great photo opportunities.
• Small groups of a maximum of 15 people. All questions answered.

Description

Explore the living canvas that is the walls and surfaces of East London. The tour includes at least 3 Banksy pieces (up to 4 pending access). This tour provides an historical introduction to graffiti and street art in the UK. You will learn about the history and origins of graffiti and how it was evolved with class, politics, gentrification and social media. The world of graffiti and street art contain codes, hierarchies and rivalries. You will get an in-depth analysis of grafifti to understand what they are referencing and where they are coming from. Learn to read pieces and analyse them critically. The tour covers all of the most exciting bits of east London and Shoreditch, including Brick Lane. It pays homage to the legendary writers of London, and covers all modern developments. There's Bansky, but there's also a whole lot more, including his history, inspirations and his controversies.

Includes

Shoreditch, Brick Lane Banksy - three (or four) artworks in east London, his history and inspiration Ben Eine - the artist who has mastered both graffiti and street art In-depth analysis of graffiti and street art Graffiti codes and slang The infamous Team Robbo vs Banksy conflict Dozens of other graffiti writers Opportunities to ask any questions about graffiti and get great answers

Important Information

• Photography is allowed - and encouraged - on the tour, but if we see artists at work, I ask that people conduct themselves discreetly and do not photograph them without express permission.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund