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Must-See Street Art Locations in Melbourne – Where Art awaits in Every Corner!

Melbourne's vibrant street art scene transforms its laneways into dynamic galleries, reflecting the city's culture and community spirit. These must-see locations showcase the best of Melbourne's urban artistry, offering unique experiences for art aficionados and Instagram enthusiasts alike. Each spot invites exploration and appreciation of the city's colourful creativity.

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Hosier Lane

Melbourne's street art scene is centred around the lively Hosier Lane. This famous cobblestone alley is a dynamic, ever-evolving canvas on which artists often display their work. Every surface is covered in a wide variety of murals, stencils, and graffiti, creating an electrifying environment that greets visitors. Adnate's striking mural of an Indigenous youngster looking towards the Yarra River is a notable painting. The alley is a must-visit location for visitors wishing to witness Melbourne's urban creativity at its best. Photographers are busy capturing transient masterpieces, and artists are working on new pieces in real time!

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AC/DC Lane

Named after the world-renowned Australian rock group, AC/DC Lane presents a distinctive blend of street art and music history. This colourful alley features a remarkable 3D sculpture of AC/DC co-founder Bon Scott breaking through the wall next to an outstanding mural of Young. The lane's walls are covered with varied artworks commemorating both musical tradition and Melbourne's creative spirit. AC/DC Lane offers visitors a wonderful blend of visual art, rock nostalgia, and local culture, making it an ideal site to explore before enjoying a drink in the area. Nearby clubs like Bar Bambi contribute to the lively environment.

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Duckboard Place

A hidden jewel in Melbourne's street art culture, Duckboard Place has an enthralling blend of large murals, eccentric characters, and delicious food. Highlights include the beautiful portrayal of perseverance and progress by Fintan Magee and the elaborate tattoo-style homage to Melbourne culture by Steen Jones. One of the only surviving Banksy paintings in the city, two parachuting rats, adds to the lane's charm by evoking mystery. This colourful alley is a must-visit location for anybody looking to experience Melbourne's rich urban art scene and its creative vibe. It displays the many talents of both local and foreign artists.

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Blender Lane

The spirit of Melbourne's grassroots street art movement is embodied at Blender Lane, the former location of the iconic Blender Studios. This colourful alley acts as an unofficial gallery, with colourful murals, stencils, and tags showcasing a variety of artistic styles on the walls. Here, up-and-coming artists can express themselves creatively without limitations, adding to the lane's dynamic and always changing visual environment. There are many Things to Do in Box Hill if you are in the area of course, but once you wander down Blender Lane and you see artists at work or take part in spontaneous workshops; it's a living example of Melbourne's vibrant urban art community and its dedication to developing talent.

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Mornane Place

Mornane Place transports guests to imagined European streetscapes, providing an entrancing retreat into a world of fanciful art. Micah Nagle's breathtaking Venetian mural, enthralling with its fine details and vivid colours, is featured in this hidden gem. The road is charming because of its unexpected surprises, such as tributes to David Bowie and joyful kittens brandishing swords. Discoverers who visit Mornane Place, which is less visited than other art hotspots, are rewarded with an immersive experience that presents Melbourne's street art movement at its most inventive and unexpected. Most of the locations are a simple 30–40-minute drive from hotels such as Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences, who will be more than happy to assist you in visiting Mornane Place and others.

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Upper West Side Street Art Precinct

Melbourne's first designated urban art zone, the Upper West Side Street Art Precinct, turns an abandoned power plant into a massive canvas for artistic expression. This industrial backdrop, which has large-scale murals by well-known painters like Rone and Dvate, who are well-known for their photorealistic approaches, was curated by the Juddy Roller collective. The amazing collection of vivid scenery and intricate portraits welcomes visitors and revitalises the once industrial area. Melbourne's dedication to urban art is demonstrated by this precinct, which provides an immersive experience showcasing the best street artists in the city.

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