Birmingham, a city steeped in industrial history, has reinvented itself into a dynamic platform for street art. The heart of this artistic transformation beats loudest in Digbeth, for street artists.
Among the notable street artists is Gent48, celebrated for his intricate works, an artist renowned for his detailed creations that resemble oil paintings, has been a part of Birmingham’s street art scene from its inception.
In the realm of graffiti, Banksy, whose work invariably sparks conversation has also appeared in Birmingham with a creation popping up the historic Jewellery Quarter.
As you walk the streets of Birmingham, keep an eye out for these masterpieces and the countless others that tell the story of a city reborn, through the lens of art. To best understand the highlights of Birmingham’s street art scene, we asked our readers for their favourite street artworks.
Here are eight street art pieces in Birmingham that have captured the hearts of Brummies:
In the realm of graffiti, Banksy, whose work invariably sparks conversation has also appeared in Birmingham with a creation popping up the historic Jewellery Quarter.
5. Street art tribute to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, Sir Captain Tom Moore, Astro, the founding member of UB40.
It is not currently clear who is behind the mural. The artwork is found at a Walton Wilkins car park on Allison Street, opposite Hennesseys in Digbeth. | Flickr
6. Birmingham Airport street art by Gent 48
Musician Ozzy Osbourne, late poet Benjamin Zephaniah and an 11-year-old fundraising hero are among those who have been honoured in a mural unveiled at Birmingham Airport. | Birmingham world
7. Street art by Philth Blake
Street art by Philth Blake, which can be found in Floodgate Street, Digbeth. | Birmingham World
8. Banksy’s Mural
Banksy’s mural, located at Jewellery Quarter and created in December 2019, features two large reindeer pulling a bench behind them. | Getty Images