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Illustrated  Show

London Street Art Exhibition

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London, UK

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Group Art Show with absolutely no restrictions for the content or direction. The show was spilt into 2 days - the first was intended for industry professionals - none of whom turned up and the second was for the public so there was a lot of opportunities to sell work and make some money, in theory. I opted to produce the work on cardboard and used the new medium of tea.

Tools

Montana Paint Pens, Speedball Super Black india ink, cardboard, PG Tips tea.

Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face

Illustrated brings together the most exciting voices in contemporary illustration and street art, transforming The Old Truman Brewery into a vibrant creative hub in East London. The exhibition showcases mixed-media works on cardboard using marker, ink, and tea stains, alongside large-scale murals, layered installations, and immersive gallery experiences. Visitors encounter live painting, graffiti battles, music, and artist-led talks, capturing the energy, diversity, and edge of London’s street culture. Each piece highlights the individuality of the artists while reflecting the broader urban visual landscape.

Following previous exhibitions at Café 1001, this expanded edition marked a major evolution for Illustrated. Open first to industry professionals and then to the public, the show offered a rare opportunity to experience, collect, and buy original artworks, limited edition prints, and artist-designed apparel. From intimate sketches to bold murals, the exhibition celebrates contemporary illustration and street art while giving visitors a tangible connection to East London’s creative scene.

..."ILLUSTRATED 2015 brings together a collection of the brightest visionaries in contemporary illustration and street art. Showcasing not only some of the biggest names in the business, but also offering a glimpse beneath the surface into tomorrow's most promising artists."

 FAD Magazine

The Work

The Truman Brewery, East London's revolutionary arts and media quarter, is home to a hive of creative businesses as well as exclusively independent shops, galleries, markets, bars and restaurants. For over twenty years the Truman Brewery has been regenerating its ten acres of vacant and derelict buildings into spectacular office, retail, leisure and event spaces.

The finely tuned mix of business and leisure has created an environment unique in London, making the Truman Brewery a destination in its own right.

Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane

The Venue

Illustrated brings together leading contemporary illustrators and street artists in a bold London showcase. The show features murals, mixed-media artworks, and immersive installations, with live painting, graffiti battles, music, and seminars connecting artists with visitors.

Following previous exhibitions at Café 1001, this new Illustrated edition at The Old Truman Brewery welcomed industry insiders first, then opened to the public. Visitors had the rare opportunity to experience, collect, and buy original artworks, limited edition prints, and artist-designed apparel, engaging directly with East London’s vibrant creative community.

Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays

Illustrated brings rings together a collection of the brightest visionaries in contemporary illustration and street art. Focusing solely on contemporary illustration and street art our exhibiting artists represent some of the most exciting practitioners around today – coupled with a vibrant programme of seminars, live art & music.

Having exhibited with the Showcase Cities before in Brick Lane's Café 1001, I was invited to exhibit under the new Illustrated moniker. The event took place in The Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane and was open to industry insiders on day one and to the public on the second day.

Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London

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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London
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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London
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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London

Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London
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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London
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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London
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Graffiti murals on Brick Lane wall at Truman Brewery featuring works by Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey, Mode 2, and D*Face
Wall of mixed-media paintings on cardboard using marker, tea, and ink at the Illustrated show, Truman Brewery London
View of colorful cardboard paintings created with marker, ink, and layered textures at the Illustrated exhibition, Brick Lane
Low-angle view of the historic Truman Brewery brick facade and chimney in Brick Lane, London exhibition space
Exterior of Truman Brewery in Brick Lane highlighting industrial brickwork and iconic chimney in East London
Entrance to the Illustrated group show at Truman Brewery featuring graffiti-painted signage and street art displays
Interior of the Illustrated art show at Truman Brewery with visitors viewing murals, illustrations, and mixed media artworks
Artists begin a Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated show painting bold street art murals at Truman Brewery
Secret Walls street art battle in progress with artists creating large murals during the live event in East London
Winning artist celebrated after Secret Walls graffiti battle at the Illustrated group show, Truman Brewery, London