Leave Your Mark
deTour Description
Street art is one of Melbourne’s most prised cultural allures, but why should the artists have all the fun? Come on a treasure hunt and reclaim the space, one sticker at a time. (Stickers not included, so bring your own. You’ll need at least 5.)
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Hosier Lane
Hosier Lane: Easily Melbourne’s most famous landmark for the creation and appreciation of street art. This treasure trove of colour and expression is a major attraction to street artists around the world.
The site has seen the work of some of the…
Rutledge Lane
Rutledge Lane: Branching off from the iconic Hosier Lane, this little alleyway attracts a plethora of budding street artists and their admirers. The street is a constant reimagining of itself with works known to appear and disappear within the space…
Degraves Street
Degraves Street: Just a stone’s throw from Federation Square and Flinders Street Station, Degraves Street is a narrow strip of cobblestones and cafes, broken down the middle and not quite straight. The place you’re looking for is at the back of the…
Watson Place
Watson Place: An oddity on this tour as it’s the only stop that isn’t a laneway or street.
As you’ll notice, the piece is a mural painted by the artist, Dvate. It’s also a combination of several art styles, including among them: realism and tagging.…
Union Lane
Union Lane: Heading away from Federation Square, to and along Bourke Street, you’ll come across Union Lane. This is another example of street art acting as an attraction rather than a deterrent.
While Melbourne’s infamous, Bourke Street Mall is…
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