Toronto’s Graffiti Alley in Photos

Graffiti and street art are one of those topics that brings on a lot of disagreement. Some see it as vandalism, defacing property while others see it as a form of art. For me, it’s all about the type: pieces can be cool, tags are not. There’s one place in particular in Toronto where authorities have turned a blind eye and artists have run amok. Toronto’s Graffiti Alley is a unique lane hidden between Queen & Richmond where street art is not only tolerated but celebrated. There’s a fine line between graffiti and street art and a lot of what you’ll find here definitely falls into the latter. While there are some tags and scribbles, you can tell that a lot of time and talent went into the majority of works.

You can visit independently as it’s a public street but you can also take a guided tour if you’d like to learn more about the artists behind this colour-filled lane.

What do you miss?

Shamrock gettin’ mellow.

Stern graffiti woman does not approve of these shenanigans.

I’m not sure what’s going on here but I’m intrigued.

This Picasso-esque piece by Hunto really caught my eye. I would love to have something like that as a feature wall in my office.

A very colourful memorial.

Angry Birds and a demented Mickey Mouse?

That yellow bird by Uber5000 showed up in many places along Toronto’s Graffiti Alley.

This building, also by Uber5000, was something else entirely. You could spend a half hour easily taking in all the various elements.

The level of detail is incredible.

I like the disco vibe on this one.

Random? Yep, seems fairly random to me.

The lane way is always in flux so it’s something you can visit over and over to see what’s new.

Have you paid a visit to Graffiti Alley in Toronto? What was your favourite piece?