London is another global art capital, rivaling New York’s Metropolitan Museum, Paris, and Berlin. It is also a world leader in emerging design and fashion, and a paradise for consumer leisure. In this era of globalization, almost every major city has some form of wall graffiti at its margins and core. The more open and free a metropolis is, the more diverse its graffiti becomes. Wall graffiti has become an alternative yet popular consumer favorite within today’s creative industry. Major cities in Europe and America feature star-level graffiti artists, representing significant business opportunities and creativity in the current creative sector.

As a fashion hub, London is no exception. Its youthful and vibrant wall graffiti makes the entire city more lively. Although much of the graffiti is hidden away in marginal or concealed spots, one can still sense the free-spirited creativity. London feels somewhat unfamiliar to me; I have visited several times but not deeply. However, it offers another perspective on Britain, rooted in modern and contemporary art as well as my love for garden art. Compared to Paris, it is indeed a different world, with aspects that I personally favor and cherish.

Last year, my daughter went to London to work and settled there in the UK, so I can now visit London at any time. This "London dream" has finally opened up; whenever I have time, I can go experience the other artistic and humanistic beauties of Britain. This is a rare opportunity in life, and I am grateful for this gift from above.

Emilie works in graphic media advertising design and has a deep passion for art, making her very sensitive to surrounding creative industries and fashion. After graduating from design school, she interned in London and fell in love with its openness and creativity. London has become the place where she currently wants to broaden her horizons. Like me, she enjoys photography, and every scene and object in the city becomes our immediate inspiration and perception. London’s wall graffiti naturally became one of her subjects to capture. She frequently sends them to me to share. These images come from records of her daily walks in London. Here, I share them with bloggers who like wall graffiti. Another day, I will personally share my thoughts on London’s wall graffiti with everyone. What kind of mood will that be?