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Yellow and green spray painted words 'MAPA', sitting on a red background. There is a ladder to the left of the picture and artist, Peachzz with her back turned to the right.

BD: Walls

We’re turning the streets into galleries for Bradford 2025.

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BD: Walls is an ambitious exhibition with a difference: the gallery is Bradford District itself.

We’re inviting street artists from home and abroad to create new works on walls across Bradford District – paying vibrant tribute to our heritage while celebrating our dynamic street art culture.

BD: Walls opened in July 2024 with a major work from Polish artist NeSpoon in Bradford city centre. New artworks will appear regularly during 2025 throughout the district.

BD: Walls is also building the next generation of street artists. Our Talent Development Programme is bringing together leading figures from the street art world with some of the district’s established and emerging artists, who’ll then have the chance to showcase their own creations on walls across Bradford. So watch this space – and that one, and that one, and…

The Portal – NeSpoon

NeSpoon is a Polish artist whose work fuses urban art, painting and traditional ceramics. Lace patterns have become her signature style – as with this major new piece in the city centre.

Artist, Nespoon, is crouched in front of the mural she has painted, with a paintbrush in hand. The mural is a white lace pattern that sits on a purple background. There is a historic building in the corner of the image.

Roots – Peachzz

Roots is a bold piece celebrating community spirit. Created by Sheffield-based artist Peachzz, it's inspired by the vibrant energy and vital unity of Bradford’s MAPA Cultural Arts Centre.

Artist Peachzz, wearing a pray paint mask as she sprays onto MAPA's community centre's wall.

Come on in my friend - Jemima Spence

Come on in my friend is a striking new mural, created by artist Jemima Spence, tributing the people of Buttershaw and its community.

RAVO - Alastair Findall

Styled as a vibrant garden party, RAVO captures their collective spirit and the energy of the moments when Ravenscliffe feels most alive.

Growing Together - Sven Shaw

Created for the Girlington Community Garden, Growing Together , captures the unity and togetherness that define the area.

Commissioned by Bradford 2025 and Bradford Council. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Crown Paints and the Morrisons Foundation.

Lead image: © Andy Garbutt

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