Hoiser Lane in Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Welcome to Hosier Lane, the heart of Melbourne’s street art scene. Tucked away in the city center, this laneway has become a hub for artistic expression that is just thrilling to see! Each visit to Hosier Lane offers a new experience as artists from both Melbourne and around the world leave their work on the historic brick walls, meaning you never know what you will find!
Coming from a small town in Canada I had only seen graffiti on dumpsters really. The idea of a whole laneway just for artists to create was very appealing to me. I cannot draw worth anything, but seeing what comes from the minds of others is so cool, so I had a feeling I would love Hosier Lane. I never expected that visiting this laneway so often would become one of my fondest memories from working as an au pair in Melbourne.
Stepping off the train at Flinders Street Station I always had the urge to go see if there was anything new down Hosier Lane before heading off to wherever I was going. It felt like a wasted trip without stopping to take in some art! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Coming from a small town in Canada I had only seen graffiti on dumpsters really. The idea of a whole laneway just for artists to create was very appealing to me. I cannot draw worth anything, but seeing what comes from the minds of others is so cool, so I had a feeling I would love Hosier Lane. I never expected that visiting this laneway so often would become one of my fondest memories from working as an au pair in Melbourne.
Stepping off the train at Flinders Street Station I always had the urge to go see if there was anything new down Hosier Lane before heading off to wherever I was going. It felt like a wasted trip without stopping to take in some art! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Hoiser Lane in Melbourne
Guide Location: Australia » Melbourne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Brooklyn Murtaugh
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Guide Location: Australia » Melbourne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Brooklyn Murtaugh
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Hosier Lane
- Melbourne City Backpackers
- Europa Melbourne
- Brady Hotels Jones Lane
- Flinders Backpackers
- Dorsett Melbourne
- Quincy Hotel
- Federation Square
- DeGraves Street
- Melbourne Sky Deck
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