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Street art in Munich

by Julia Wittmann 05.03.2021

The first graffiti was found on the walls of buildings in the Bavarian capital back in 1970. Unlike back then, street art is now (mostly) legal and is increasingly being promoted by the city's Department of Culture. There is plenty of street art to discover in Munich, you just have to know where! We went on a search for you and found some.

Landshuter Allee 54 - Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

The 13 x 15 meter high mural contains a strong political message. The artist Shepard Fairey criticizes the influence of international oil companies on world affairs and warns of the permanent destruction of nature.

Dachauer Straße 114 - Neuhausen-Nymphenburg

KRIPOE is famous for its fists - as you can easily see here. The graffiti was created in collaboration with Amnesty International Munich and Positive Propaganda on the subject of "Hands up for arms control". It is a call for a fairer and more peaceful world without German arms.

Donnersbergerbrücke - Schwantahlerhöhe

On the way to the S-Bahn, you can discover a lot under the Donnersbergerbrücke. The pillars are perfect for spraying and are perfect for an outdoor exhibition. What we particularly liked here is the variety that this huge area makes possible. There really is something for everyone here!

Candidplatz - Giesing

Another bridge with charm and colorful pillars can be found at Candidplatz. Thanks to the "MUCA on Tour" project, it was possible to have the bridge embellished by well-known street artists in 2014. L.E.T, Herakut, Case, RONE and Klebebande Berlin have already immortalized themselves here.

Ligsalzstraße 8 - Westend

Overgrown with ivy, a few figures cavort on the façade of the house. You can't just stroll past here - you simply have to stop and take a closer look at what's going on. You should definitely stop here on your walk through the Westend.

Tulbeckstraße 34 - Westend

Ericailcane often uses animals as symbols for his moral and ethical statements. Incidentally, the inspiration - the woodpecker - also lives in the inner courtyard of the building. It has not reckoned with the resistance of the residents, who defend the tree trunk to the end. A metaphor for the search for housing? Munich residents know particularly well that real estate is becoming scarcer!

Westendstraße 99 - Westend

The burning matches are a very symbolic reference to the "social hotspot". NoName would like to dedicate this work of art to all those who are socially marginalized and underestimated.

Paul Heyse Straße 20 - Ludwigsvorstadt

The beautiful appearance is deceptive, this mural is once again a hidden political message. The Spanish artist ESCIF uses a flower to show us that Munich is secretly a stronghold of the German arms industry.

Zur Gruam - Dreimühlenviertel

One of the most creative and funniest graffiti can be found on the walls of the Gruam. You usually only come here at night with a beer or two. But a visit in daylight is also recommended!

Of course, that's not all! We don't want to spoil everything for you - grab your bike and explore Munich's street art. You can find more tips on the street art map from Positive Propaganda .

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