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Rock rebel Bon Scott given mythical qualities in new mural

July 28th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

A new and distinct mural featuring former AC/DC singer Bon Scott has been unveiled in the laneway named after the legendary band he fronted.

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Hosier Lane is ugly, dangerous and depraved

November 20th, 2024 - Adrian Doyle

Imagine being a primary school teacher with a group of Grade Four students, exploring Australia’s number one Instagram spot, Hosier Lane, the best free tourist attraction in Australia as voted by Lonely Planet.

Eye’ll be watching: new street art deterring illegal dumping in Bullens Lane

April 13th, 2024 - Marilyn Tan

Walk along Bullens Lane in Melbourne’s CBD, and you might feel the piercing gaze of a pair of eyes staring you down.

Has the urban art movement finished?

November 21st, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

There is a variety of complexities involved in any attempt to define street art.

A sustainable art precinct

September 20th, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

A few months ago, I secured a lease on some land on the edge of the city on King St.

Who painted the lane?

August 23rd, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

Hosier Lane is a well-known and culturally significant laneway located in the heart of the CBD. If you don’t know where it is, then you’re probably not from around here.

Big blue artwork

July 26th, 2023 - Piya Suksodai

July saw the completion of a major artwork The Blue Room by artist and provocateur Adrian Doyle.

Street art versus fine art

May 24th, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

What defines street art and how does it sit with in the fine art world?

Money blowout on graffiti removal

April 25th, 2023 - Adrian Doyle

Australia spends around $2 billion a year to remove graffiti, and Melbourne spends around $100 million on graffiti removal each year. That’s a lot of money; taxpayers’ money. I thought about different things this money could be used for …