Durban’s best street art spots to visit this December
Discover Durban’s top street art hotspots, from bold murals to reverse graffiti, showcasing the city’s vibrant creative scene.
FOR countries across the world, street art in public spaces is a key marker in attracting tourists, locals and visitors.
In fact, in many European cities, street art tours are offered to showcase a diverse range and learn more about the art and what it says about the city, while also fostering pride in neglected or celebrated spaces.
The art form is embraced by both residents and the community as it shows differing techniques, like reverse graffiti and spray paint to name a few.
While Durban doesn’t have a street art tour per se, we at Caxton Durban decided to share our favourite spots showcasing the best murals
1. Kloof bench (Kloof)
The bridge on Old Main Road across the road from the Fields Hill Shopping Centre. The bridge is known as Kloof bench and is home to a beautiful gallery of murals from various artists. There are a variety of murals on show, each one unique in its own way.
2. Durban skate park (North Beach)
The Durban Skate Park in North Beach along the Durban Promenade is another space to check out. The murals and street art pieces are ever-changing and the space offers a great selfie backdrop. You can find pieces from amateur artists to professionals.
3. Florida Road precinct (Morningside)
Florida Road is a space popular with Durbanites because of its restaurants, shops and its nightlife. It is also a great spot for murals, especially in and around the alleyways and roads around the precinct.
4 uMhlanga Whalebone Pier (uMhlanga)
This may seem like a strange suggestion but some people may not realise that there’s a mural under the Whalebone Pier in uMhlanga featuring a variety of marine life, including an octopus and a half-moon Butterflyfish to name a few.
You can learn more about the project here: Under the sea mural unveiled in uMhlanga
5. Waterkant Road (Durban North)
A good example of reverse graffiti is the space on Waterkant Road outside the Fairways Motors Convenience. Reverse graffiti is a way of creating artwork by removing dirt from surfaces by selectively cleaning them with water and stencils.
6. Honourable mentions
While we’ve listed some of our favourite spots, here is a gallery of other options you might want to visit to take photos and admire.
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