London calling: contemporary graffiti and street art in the UK’s capital

Abstract

After New York City, London2 is perhaps the second most renowned epicenter in the world for graffiti and street art. Many factors explain this situation, including numerous art schools, galleries, museums, auction houses, and art critics; a large creative class of people who serve as a catalyst for this kind of work; a vibrant youth culture; and easy access to other international centers of graffiti and street art.