London is still swinging

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The streets of East London may have been filled with riot and mayhem last week, but those participating will have performed their brief insurgency before the some of the finest street art in the world.

Spitalfields Life brings us an informative essay on the work of Malarky, who has his own blog elsewhere.

One of Banksy's most photographed creations is found in the same neighborhood, not to mention the elaborate animal portraits of Roa, which cover entire sides of buildings.

thanks flickr users bulent_yusu and londonstreetphoto; disclaimer.