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Graffiti<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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windmill mural, photo by Juliamaud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While graffiti was seen as a problem in some areas in the 1980\u2019s, \u00a0in Brixton it was seen as a way to brighten the area. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brixton has a lot of street art, which the London Mural Preservation Society is now charged with maintaining. Some art is by international street artists, while others is by local community groups.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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passenger at Brixton, photo by Juliamaud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Street Art Treasure Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Treasure Hunts in London <\/a>run an adventure that explores the street art found around Brixton.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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