Leeds is a city renowned for its art, from the extensive 20th century collections found at Leeds Art Gallery, through to the shows of fresh talent from Leeds Arts University.
In truth, there are so many great places across the city to experience art in all its forms, especially as you wander down our streets. Leeds has a rich street art history, with striking works such as Cornucopia popping up decades ago before street art became as popular as it is today.
Nowadays, striking street art provides a decorative backdrop for much of the city, creating an ever-growing web of distinctive pieces that tell the story of Leeds and its communities. And it’s not just 2D art – there is an abundance of public art installations and sculptures to explore, including the stunning Hibiscus Rising by award-winning Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, which was unveiled as part of 2023 Year of Culture and dedicated to the memory of David Oluwale.
Check out individual pieces below, or why not download our interactive street art map straight to your phone, so you can explore the city and its many public art works via GPS.
Explore our gallery below, use the pin icon to find the location on a map
Cornucopia by Graeme Wilson
Winifred by Qubek
Hibiscus Rising by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA
Leeds Cares by Akse 19
Athena Rising by NOMAD Clan’s
Rob Burrow Tribute by James Archer
Rob Burrow by Akse P19
Here we go now by Josephine Hicks
A Common Thread by Zoë Power
Ribbons by Pippa Hale
Grey Heron by Peter Barber
The Barge by Benjamin Craven and Jenny Beard.
The Faces of Leeds by Affix
Youn & Me, Me & You by Anthony Burrill
Paving The Way by Akse P19
Graphical House by Mr Penfold
Electric Press by Nomad Clan
Speak Up by Harriet Wood
Pablo Hernandez by Adam Duffield
Moniker by INSA
Common Ground by Mike Winnard
Steeped Vessels by Ian Randall
Welcome by Artist Rob Lee
Change Is Upon Us by Nicolas Dixon
Bat Wings by Midnight Vipers / Johnny Cosmic.
Rainbow of Hope by Seagulls Reuse
Hello and Welcome to Leeds by Nathan Evans
Pride by Karl_Leeds
Renaissance by Kirkpatrick
Mabgate Mural by Janet de Wagt
Echoes by Add Fuel
Force of Nature by Cbloxx
Reflections of Carnival by Rhian Kempadoo-Millar
Tropical Bird by Peachzz
Last Dream by Mohammad Barrangi’
Last Dream by Mohammad Barrangi
The Hare of Harehills by Ian Kirkpatrick
To Be Or Not To Be by Taqi Spateen
The Big H by Ian Kirkpatrick
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