The Religious Elements in Melbourne Street Art

Sometimes graffiti are associated with urban deterioration due to their “ugliness” and disturbing content. However, as a fast and healthily developing city, Melbourne is one of the flourishing cities of high quality street art. Street art in Melbourne always has the magic to convey messages to you. When you are strolling in the CBD, you perhaps think all the famous touristy places, like Federation Square, Flinders Station, will tell you everything about Melbourne. This is absolutely wrong: little alleys are the veins of Melbourne. If you want to know the multicultural side of Melbourne and how street art manages to be educational and inspiring, come to the alleys: the real look of Melbourne. If religion happens to be your interest, you will find yourself some really nice places to brainstorm, appreciate and get inspired.

Union Lane

Religion has always been an element which can be used to produce a sense of mystery in art, and street art frequently employs it and “play” with it. The religious elements in Melbourne street art has made it, sometimes, interestingly disturbing,…

Hosier Lane

The second stop of street art sightseeing which is close to the very famous Federation Square will be Hosier lane. It is more famous than Federation Square in street artists’ heart and the most famous alley way of street art. Here you will see a very…

Centre Place

For how many times you will have to see a sticker so you could remember it? The buddha head will help you with finding the answer. After the tour in Hoiser lane, you will want to come down to the other side of Swanston street and wander around in…

Finlay Lane

After the short break, you should head up to the center of CBD. Finlay lane is your next destination. It is not as famous as other laneways in Melbourne and very quiet, but you will always find surprise here. Who would imagine to find the Polish…

Stevenson Lane

To end the day at Tattersalls lane is a very good choice. Here you have section 8 where you can chill out, but the most interesting place is just around the corner. Stevenson Lane is a very small alley which is full of commercial garbage bins. The…