Newcastle and Gateshead Street Art

High Bridge Street Art

What is Street Art?

Newcastle Street art, by its nature comes and goes. The Wikipedia definition of Street Art :-

“Street art is a form of artwork that is displayed in public on surrounding buildings, on streets, trains, and on other publicly viewed surfaces. Many instances come in the form of guerrilla art, which is intended to make a personal statement about the society that the artist lives within. The work has moved from the beginnings of graffiti and vandalism to new modes where artists work to bring messages, or just beauty, to an audience.”

Ship Inn Murals

Ship Inn Murals

ff The Pub has two giant murals at either side, the mural on the gable end is a piece of public art by The London Police – Unit 44, Chinny Bond, Habiba Smiths and the Maltese Falcon (the Monk). Not only does the Ship Inn have a unique location, nestled in the heart of the…

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