The incredible street art in East Dulwich - one of the UK's best places to live
This leafy and artsy south London neighbourhood was recently named one of the UK's Best Places to Live by The Sunday Times.
With its plethora of historic buildings, it was featured in the list on account of its 'prized assets' like its private schools, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich Park.
If you're a lover of street art, East Dulwich is home to a whole host of incredible works of art, including famous works by Conor Harrington and Stik.
Dulwich Picture Gallery was begun in 2012 by Ingrid Beazley, a curator at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
This unique project invites street artists to reinterpret 17th and 18th-century artworks in their unique styles.
It endeavours to bridge the gap between classical and modern art, making historical pieces accessible to the community in a contemporary context.
We've put together a guide on some of the street art you can see and where you can see it.
Where to find it? Plough Inn car park, 381 Lordship Lane, SE22 8JJ
Mad C 2015: Created by German street artist Mad C, this artwork transforms Van Dyck's 1633 portrait Venetia, Lady Digby, on her Deathbed into a semi-abstract mural that preserves the original's emotional impact.
The artwork includes a meticulously painted rose, torn apart to represent fleeting beauty and untimely loss, as a tribute to Venetia who died aged just 33.
Created by German street artist Mad C, this artwork transforms Van Dyck's 1633 portrait Venetia, Lady Digby, on her Deathbed into a semi-abstract mural. (Image: Emily Davison)
Where to find them? Bowling Building, Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 7BQ
Stik (2012): Stik reinterprets Three Boys by Bartolomé Estéban Murillo with his signature stick figures, bringing playful warmth to a centuries-old composition.
Stik reinterprets Three Boys by Bartolomé Estéban Murillo with his signature stick figures. (Image: Emily Davison)
Thierry Noir (2013): Based on Joseph Receiving Pharaoh's Ring by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, this mural bears Noir's iconic colour-block characters.
Based on Joseph Receiving Pharaoh's Ring by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, this mural bears Noir's iconic colour-block characters. (Image: Emily Davison)
Where to find them? Frogley Road junction with Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW
Kingfisher Mural: At the side of Mary's Living & Giving, this vibrant bird brightens the street and is a striking example of the colourful murals around East Dulwich.
this vibrant bird brightens the street and is a striking example of the colourful murals around East Dulwich. (Image: Emily Davison)
Catman (2016) – Queen on a Hoverboard: A playful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II riding a hoverboard, pulled by three corgis. Originally painted to mark her 90th birthday, it was relocated in 2022 for the Platinum Jubilee.
This playful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II riding a hoverboard, pulled by three corgis, was originally painted to mark her 90th birthday. (Image: Emily Davison)
Catman (2024) – Planet of the Grapes: Painted for East Dulwich's newest wine bar, this quirky mural adds fresh flair to Frogley Road, featuring a group of Apes gathered around a table drinking wine.
Painted for East Dulwich's newest wine bar, this quirky mural adds fresh flair to Frogley Road. (Image: Emily Davison)
Where to find it? Opposite East Dulwich Tavern, Spurling Road, SE22 9AP
This depicts two 18th century men locked in a dramatic boxing match. (Image: Emily Davison)
Conor Harrington (2013) - Fightclub: This depicts two 18th century men locked in a dramatic boxing match.
It was inspired by Charles Le Brun's Massacre of the Innocents.
The artist is well known for merging classical oil painting with contemporary street styles.
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