Street art hotspots

November 11th, 2010

While street art can theoretically be made anywhere there’s room, there are certain cities around the world that are more amenable to the practice than others. In general, these are larger cities with a reputation for diversity and tolerance. Put these locations on your travel itinerary for an arts experience like no other.

  • Berlin: Berlin became recognized for its nightlife scene in Europe, which incubated a thriving punk and underground culture scene. This environment is the perfect backdrop to the city’s street arts scene, which also exists side-by-side with 153 more formal museums. The districts of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain are especially famous for the practice. Read the rest of this entry »