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 artworks

Part of BD: Walls

Harvest of Harmony and City of Dreams

Ruth Agbolade and Mod One

An eye-catching pair of murals designed to welcome visitors to the new Darley Street Market.

Part of BD: Walls

Wayfinders

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This striking new mural is a stark consideration of our connection to the natural environment and the ways in which we navigate physical and emotional spaces.

Large image of Mikey Roots, a Bradford community legend. Artist, Peachzz is stood in front of the image facing right with a paint brush and palette in her hand.
FREE Part of BD: Walls

Roots

Peachzz

A vibrant street-art homage to a Bradford legend.

FREE Part of BD: Walls

Come on in my friend

Jemima Spence

New striking street art inspired by the people of Buttershaw.

FREE Part of BD: Walls

RAVO

Alastair Flindall

New street art celebrating the energy and joy of the Ravenscliffe community.

FREE Part of BD: Walls

Growing Together

Sven Shaw

New street art capturing the community spirit of Girlington.

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.
FREE Part of BD: Walls

The Portal

NeSpoon

New street art inspired by old traditions.

Credits

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

Lead image: © Andy Garbutt