Welcome to Laneway Magazine – an online grassroots celebration of the people, places and culture that frame Melbourne. It’s an entertaining mix of columns, reviews, features and ideas, published by writers and creatives who pass you on the street every day.
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Melbourne Stencil Festival


It’s always difficult to know why something becomes an institution. It’s a lot easier to tell when something has become one. The Melbourne International…

Vandalismo: Brunswick

One of the best things about street art is that the galleries never close. There’s no need to check gallery guides or worry about openings and fucking guest lists. The pieces are there for everyone. They provide people with an…

From graffiti to galleries

A Banksy Piece

I remember getting into street art in about 2004. Living in Fitzroy it was easy because I was surrounded by it. Seeing local artists like HaHa and Vexta inspired me to look further afield. In doing so I came…