When it comes to vibrant street artscapes, Brisbane is spoiled, offering a splash of color, culture, and interaction on what would otherwise be an overlooked wall or laneway, enriching the masterfully woven urban artistic tapestry we have around us.
How many of these have you found on your own Street Art Brisbane discovery trail across Brisbane - some of which are well-known, some of which are not? There's something here that will appeal to all art lovers, from murals and stenciled graffiti to spray paint and street installations.
As if Brisbane were not good-looking enough already, with their artistic masterpieces, a bunch of talented street artists went out and made it even prettier. Brisbane is coated in glorious street art from Fortitude Valley, through to New Farm, and out to South Brisbane.
We scoured the streets to bring you some of Brisbane's finest street art in order to get you out and about in search of these epic canvases. So open Google Maps, schedule the ideal route and find some eye candy, stat.
Fish lane
Such an exciting corner of Street Art Brisbane is Fish Lane. Not only is it full of secret bars and epic restaurants, but it plays canvas on a bunch of street art items that are exclusive and edgy. Come on your phone with an empty stomach and plenty of room, as this is the perfect place to see street art. You'll find the work of local legends, Frank & Mimi, Drapl, and hundreds of up-and-comers that you haven't heard of yet, but immediately fall in love with.
Pillars project
Only take a little walk out of the way to try out The Pillars Project before you leave South Brisbane. With works from Adnate, Fintan Magee, and more, each of the concrete pillars of the rail bridge that spans several blocks has been used as a giant canvas. In total, there are 10, all as impressive as the last one, and here you can find a complete list of your itinerary.
Brisbane powerhouse
What comes to mind when we discuss a hip, cutting-edge, modern place decked out with street art? Possibly not a foyer toilet. But, that's exactly where another installment of the work of Frank & Mimi at the Brisbane Powerhouse can be found. Who knew that the most thrilling aspect of a venue would be the bathrooms? There is also a whole heap of graffiti covering the powerhouse, so get on with your discovery.
Warner street
This year, what seems to be an endless row of hoarding along Warner Street has been turned into a temporary art gallery for the Brisbane Street Art Festival, and some seriously Instagrammable artworks by, among others, Kenji Chai continue to be featured. A walk down any Valley path, of course, will throw up some amazing street art gems, but don't stop there. Winn Road, McLachlan Street and even places like Ric's Bar and Bloodhound Bar are home to some pretty impressive works.
