DBK graffiti street art Bristol

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Graffiti Hepburn Road stokes Croft Bristol

**Graffiti in Hepburn Road – Stokes Croft, Bristol**

Tucked away just off **Stokes Croft** — one of Bristol’s most celebrated and visually rich street‑art districts — lies **Hepburn Road**, a narrow alleyway known locally for its urban character and vibrant graffiti scene. The lane has long been a kind of unofficial backstreet gallery, where writers and muralists leave their mark on the walls, and passers‑by are rewarded with unexpected bursts of colour and creative energy. 

Often referred to as *“Crack Alley”* in Bristol vernacular, Hepburn Road has a gritty history as a site of late‑night activity and informal street culture, but over the years its walls have also become canvases for artists to experiment and express themselves.  Here, tags, throw‑ups, and larger graffiti pieces sit alongside one another, creating a layered visual story that reflects both individual voices and the broader artistic spirit of the area. 

Among the creative contributors to Hepburn Road’s ever‑changing walls is **Nightways**, whose recent work in this hidden passage seems to signal a renewed burst of activity. The piece — bold in execution and fresh in its presence — suggests an artist pushing past the quiet of the winter months and returning with renewed momentum. Its lines, colours, and forms add depth and personality to the already richly textured alley, inviting viewers to stop, look, and consider the interplay between environment and expression.

What makes Hepburn Road so compelling is not just the art itself but the way it *lives* with its surroundings: narrow cobbles, weather‑worn brick, and the hum of city life nearby. This blend of place and paint exemplifies Bristol’s long‑standing reputation as a city where street art is woven into the urban fabric, where creativity thrives in unexpected corners and continually reshapes how both locals and visitors experience the space. 

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Abstract faces street art mural Bristol

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Heaven street art mural Bristol

Heaven street art mural Bristol

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Mibzy street art mural Bristol

Mibzy street art mural Bristol

Inkie, CheoMibzy Tribute

Mibzy/Mibsy whose real name was Matt Hibbert, had opened a spray paint shop (King of Paint) that many of the Bristol artists used for their supplies. Sadly he died in July 2014 aged only 39. There are many tributes to him in Bristol. This one is by Cheo and Inkie.

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Abstract Animals street art mural Bristol

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Monkey hoodie Street art mural Bristol

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Bristol Street art mural

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Chun-Li Street Fighter II graffiti Bristol

Chun-Li Street Fighter II graffiti Bristol

Chun Li Xx Mosaic Art Work, Street Art, Art, Retro Arcade Game, Street Fighter Bristol

Angus

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Hazard0ne street art Bristol

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Full wall graffiti Bristol

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My Dog Sighs Hugs Bristol

My Dog Sighs Hugs

My Dog Sighs, from the south coast is better know for his amazing eye myrals. This is a character called Hugs that he also likes to spray, especially on his 'free art friday' pieces

His style is melancholic and often naïve, yet colourful and fun. He has some recurring themes, such as the close-ups of eyes, the ‘hugs guy’, the hand-painted recycled cans, and –my favourite- the three-dimensional water drops. As the founder of the project ‘Free Art Friday’, he left free-to-take artworks in the streets every Friday for ten years, a project that was so successful that it spread into a global artistic movement. This huge ‘hugs’ character was made in 2015 and, luckily, it hasn’t been painted over yet.

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Soul Decay Graffiti street art Bristol

Soul Decay Graffiti street art Bristol 

 

Decay

A fine abstract piece by Bristol's Decay tucked away in this 'must see' alleyway

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Bristol city centre street art graffiti mural