Melbourne has the Best Dog Street Art | Things to do in Melbourne
Visiting Melbourne? Love art? Then you should explore our amazing street art lane ways. The streets of the city of Melbourne are world famous for our truly inspiring art pieces. Melbourne’s street art is internationally renowned and it has become a major tourist attraction for both international and local visitors. If you know where to look, you will be able to experience Melbourne’s creative ambience bought to life by talented artists.
As a dog lover, I love to wander street art lanes looking for unique art pieces inspired by man’s best friend. I have come across some unique pieces, which I’m sure most dog lovers would love to check out and maybe take a picture or two, because not every day you get to see a purple Labrador.
Purple Labrador puppy – Dog Street Art | Located in Windsor Street.
Take a short walk around the Windsor end of Chapel Street, to discover this sleeping bundle of cuteness.
image: https://tripp.com.au/photos/windsor1.htm
Makatron Street Art | Dog in Footscray
Love bull dogs? Want to take a picture with a big giant colourful one? Then head over to Footscray. This a great piece done by MIKE Maka a famous painter based in Melbourne.
Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mc_speedy/14604170425
Hosier Lane Street Art
A trip to vibrant Hosier Lane will reveal the very essence of Melbourne’s street art scene. Well worth spending sometime strolling around. Take a guided tour (check out Melbourne By Bike: they offer personalized bike tours in Melbourne) or head over by yourself to discover some great artwork including these amazing pieces. Don’t forget to take your camera, this place is where every photographers dream come true.
*Hosier Lane is pretty easy to find. It’s just a 2 minute walk from Flinders Street Station and Federation Square, and runs between Flinders St and Collins St.
Image: https://maltpadaderson.com/page/2/
Image: https://www.redbubble.com/people/rozmcq/works/9366915-graffiti-dog-rutledge-lane
Image: https://www.findmeamuse.com/2012_05_01_archive.html
Fitzroy Street Dog Graffiti
Hungry for more? Spend a few minutes in Fitzroy Street to spot this cool looking graffiti of an English Bulldog and also don’t forget to enjoy the endless array of amazing street art that compliments the walls of ever trendy Fitzroy.
Image: https://urban.melbourne/visual-melbourne/2014/11/24/whats-new-in-fitzroy
There are many more amazing art pieces scattered all over Melbourne, these street are forever changing and vibrant as ever. Art Aficionado or not, you shouldn’t miss these out of the world art that is very much alive and adorn the streets of Melbourne. Grab a coffee and get going. Oh and don’t forget to look up every now and then.