Walls of hope & inspiration
I remember saying to visitors of Christchurch immediately post-earthquake, “Come back in 10 years’ time. Then you’ll see a city to remember.” And sure enough, Ōtautahi Christchurch is now popping with increasing colour and interest. Residents and visitors alike can’t fail to see the giant murals adorning some of the buildings.
It was initially in response to the 2011 natural disaster that many local artists started to take to the streets with their art. They painted gap fillers as demolished buildings revealed bare walls. And with this vibrant arts scene growing, Christchurch is earning itself a strong reputation as the home of street art. Lonely Planet’s 2017 street art guide ranked Christchurch alongside New York, Barcelona, Berlin and London as one of the 39 cities with a rich street art scene.
I met with Reuben Woods, creative director and lead tour guide of Watch
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