Birmingham-based photographer Simon Donnelly turned his creative lens to the streets of Liverpool during the Liverpool Disco Festival, capturing the raw, expressive energy of street art in the Baltic Triangle—one of the UK’s most iconic creative districts.
A seasoned visual storyteller known for his work documenting urban identity and social history, Donnelly’s latest series highlights the vivid collision of music, art, and urban regeneration that defines Liverpool’s ever-evolving Baltic Warehouse District.
“There’s a visceral energy here,” Simon explains. “From massive murals on crumbling brick walls to hidden tags in side alleys, it all speaks to a city reclaiming its industrial past through creative expression.”
🎨 The Baltic Triangle: A Living Canvas
Once a neglected stretch of post-industrial Liverpool, the Baltic Triangle has transformed into a cultural powerhouse. Its towering warehouses and exposed brick façades are now adorned with vibrant murals, graffiti installations, and experimental art—making it a magnet for photographers, musicians, and muralists alike.
Donnelly’s photographs capture more than just paint on walls. He zeroes in on texture, light, and form—elevating graffiti from subculture to fine art. His lens often lingers on pieces that fuse political messaging with psychedelic colour, mirroring the mood of the Liverpool Disco Festival, which champions underground music and creative freedom.
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Simon Donnelly’s work explores the intersection of urban heritage, public art, and visual memory. Based in Birmingham, he regularly documents the UK’s shifting cityscapes—from the industrial past of the Black Country to the vibrant future painted on the walls of Liverpool.
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📍 Location: Birmingham, UK — Available worldwide
📍 Location: Birmingham, UK — Available worldwide
