Where to find the best graffiti at Portobello Market
Portobello Market serves as the intersection between delicious street food and provocative street art. Most visitors go for the food or the shopping, but don't make the mistake of missing out on all the street art surrounding the market.
Karl Lagerfeld and his Chanel squad
The fashion-inspired mural can be found at the end of Portobello Road on the corner of Taylor Taylor Hairdressers. Lagerfeld is illustrated along with Kate Moss, one of his most notable muses. The piece is the perfect backdrop for an artsy Instagram.
Joe Strummer
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This street art piece can be found just off Portobello Road on Blenheim Crescent. The mural commemorates former vocalist and guitarist for The Clash, Joe Strummer. The piece was completed by Emma Harrison in 2013.
Graffitied Wall
While this might seem like a stereotypical graffitied wall, the colors really make the piece stand out. This wall is the go-to place if your looking for classic graffiti style. It also is the perfect background for a close-up picture of the food your eating while walking around the market.
The Nutella crepes from Portobello Crepes are the perfect subject for any photo! You can find the graffitied wall and Nutella crepes at the center of the market on Portobello Road.
Graffitied Overpass
If you're looking for street art, but also want to showcase what a gorgeous day it is, then look no further. This vibrant overpass can be seen at the tail end of Portobello Road as you are leaving the market.
The food, shopping, and street art at Portobello Market will keep you entertained the entire time you are at there. The various activities being in such a close proximity makes for the perfect morning or afternoon trip outside of central London.
