Graffiti in Machester

Manchester's northern quarter is filled with design studios and galleries so it's no surprise that art also covers the street. I had never been to Manchester before and the amount of graffiti covering nearly every available public space was not the quick territorial markings I'm used to in London but real art. 

The graffiti is influenced by everything from iconic fashion shots, such as Twiggy shown above, to anti war campaigns, seen below.

Even in the main shopping area there was art that had been commissioned by the owners to draw audiences in and continue the artistic look of that part of the city. In a shopping mall the entrance was a bridge that ran over the photo collage shown to the left which can be assumed to be made up of photos of local residence and celebrities from the area. At the Printworks there was the graffiti shown below to fit with the area and contrast the old industrial look of the centre. 

The influence of the graphic design and art industry which has taken over the old mills of the city is clear as you walk around the area. The local industry has clearly influenced the branding of the area heavily as even businesses that have no real connection to design or art have taken advantage of the areas reputation and used creative design in their branding.