Walls that Speak: The graffiti art of Digbeth

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We're exploring Digbeth, Birmingham's cultural quarter, known for the stunning graffiti art that adorns its streets. I'll follow a popular tour route available online, capturing key highlights that showcase the talent and creativity of local artists.

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00:00Our tour begins just past Selfridges where we enter the tunnel before heading down Shores

00:07Passage. Emerging onto Bordesley Street, the first striking piece we encounter is by Philip

00:13Blake, whose intricate works are a testament to his Art Nouveau influences.

00:21Around the corner on Meriden Street, a large mural titled Future of Birmingham by Suki

00:2610C captures the essence of the city's dynamic future. Continuing along Bordesley Street,

00:33we turn onto Trent Street where a black and white piece by Tempo 33 and Hoaxer pays tribute

00:40to M.C.Skibberdy. Crossing into Coventry Street, a collaboration between Anatomics and Sponsoy

00:47greets us with a stunning geometric spider and abstract designs.

00:55Passing through Milk Street and onto Little Anne Street, we encounter Andrew Mill's lively

01:00depiction of Digbuff's nightlife and a vibrant war mural by Gent and Noise. Transitioning

01:07into Floodgate Street, the work of artists like Void One adds a colourful dimension under

01:13the railway arches.

01:17Reaching the Custard Factory on Gibb Street, we enter a hub of creativity. Here N4T4's

01:23vivid spray-paint mural and the towering sculpture of the Green Man by Toyin Adams

01:29mark the heart of this artistic enclave. Don't miss Inky's high-rise mural and Rocket's

01:35striking Boss Lady.

01:39From Gibb Street to Faisley Street, the artworks continue to impress. Highlights include pieces

01:45by Hall Graffiti. Concluding at Adderley Street, Broken Fingers' comic-inspired murals bring

01:52a vivid close to our Digbuff graffiti adventure.

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