Street Art: London Olympics Graffiti and Jubilee Graffiti

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I took a trip over to Shoreditch a few weeks ago in order to check out the graffiti that has been popping up for the Olympic games. I like the rawness and laid-back atmosphere of this area of London, and there's always something to glimpse or down a side street. I've decided to add a post with some of the Olympic-themed (and Diamond Jubilee themed) street art that I discovered.

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Jimmy C. painted a colourful Usain Bolt's face in Shoreditch, not far from BoxPark

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DON painted many of the UK's Olympic medalists off of Brick Lane

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I discovered this vibrant purple mascot, designed like a spray paint can, on the fencing in Potter's Fields

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Across the street from the Olympic medalists by the same artist, DON, is the "heart of gold"

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This graffiti in Shoreditch depicts the Olympic rings as triangles with the all-seeing eye in the middle of the black triangle; unfortunately, it's been damaged by other street art placed on top of it

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A closeup of the above piece

The next street art piece can be controversial to some and it is toilet humour. I realise that this is not to everyone's taste and is a bit sick. Don't read if you're easily offended or sickened by this type of humour.

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The Stratford Skid Scale, located in Shoreditch

The following artwork was discovered off of Brick Lane and is probably best represented with the Diamond Jubilee events earlier in the year. The artwork depicts the red, white, and blue colours and British monarchy imagery.

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A hot air balloon and bunting appears above a giant robin.

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A Diamond Jubilee balloon crown with balloon flowers on a Union Jack background

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