Brand new research has uncovered that Manchester street art is the most documented on Instagram in the north.
Instagram posts tagged in the north between June and July were monitored to uncover the ten pieces that are being shared on Instagram the most right now.
Self-titled ‘big wall painter’ Jim Vision is keeping the Manchester street art scene front and centre in the minds of visitors and enthusiasts alike. His The Tyger mural takes the top spot whilst graffiti artist Akse secures the second, third and fourth spots with Liam Gallagher, Eleven and Ayra Stark.
Further research into the street artists that are Instagrammed the most finds in the north shows that Manchester-based artists Nomad Clan and Akse placed second and fifth, once again highlighting the strength of the Manchester expressionist art scene.
The Tyger and Liam Gallagher also make the top five most Instagrammed pieces.
“I think it’s the subjects I paint which are the main reason why people love to take pictures of my artwork; the quality of my portraits (likeness and fine details) probably contribute to their ‘Instagrammability’.” said the Manchester based Akse
