Street Art in Łódź: The Best of 2025

Karolajn Kwiatecka,

2025 wasn’t the best year for Łódź when it comes to unique and valuable murals. There was a time when more artists came here to share their own thoughts and stories on the walls, not a developer’s vision. But does it mean this year was boring? Quite the opposite! This year was all about diversity and originality of form. So, let’s dive into the art that appeared on the streets of Łódź in 2025!

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Podanie ręki ’81 nr 25 (Handshake ’81 No. 25) by Józef Robakowski (📌 Włókiennicza 7)

One of the latest murals this year. Simple in form, full of meaning.

But to understand it, we need to go back to the times when communism was still doing well in Poland. What’s more, between December 13, 1981, and July 22, 1983, the country was under martial law, with many everyday restrictions. On the first day of martial law, Józef Robakowski decided to start an initiative called Podanie Ręki (Handshake).

As he said:

The reason for starting the “Handshake” action was December 13, 1981 — the day our government announced martial law. In our “reality” it was the moment when we all lost our sense of security. Extending my hand to people close to me was the only gesture I could make at that time. It gave me a sense of connection with others.

Years later, he decided to create one more “handshake” for the people of Łódź but this time, in a much bigger format.

Mural “Podanie Ręki ’81” by Józef Robakowski in Łódź, minimalist hand symbol inspired by his 1981 “Handshake” action.
Mural was created as a part of month of art in Łódź

Mural by Paulina Kwietniewska, (📌 6 Sierpnia 10, widoczny od ulicy Wólczańskiej)

One of those murals everyone in Łódź just had to snap a photo of. This one looks more like a painting which is quite a change compared to Paulina Kwietniewska’s earlier large-scale works. I really like her previous, more geometric and collage style pieces, but it’s great to see her trying out something new on the big wall.

Street art mural in Łódź by Polish artist Paulina Kwietniewska, showing a woman in a red dress lying on green grass and resting on a white pillow. Large-scale mural painted on a building wall, part of the vibrant Łódź street art scene.
Snapped it a bit after sunrise, so that shadow is on me. ^^”

These weren’t the only new pieces by Paulina that appeared in 2025. She also decorated the shutters on Wigury Street with her work.

And there’s more. Another mural by her popped up on Zachodnia Street, in a completely different style than the previous one. And even though the building is still under construction, the mural already feels right at home in the neighborhood.

Curiosity by Paweł Ponichtera, painted by Maciej Bielewicz (📌 Corner of Radwańska & Żeromskiego)

What’s special about this one? For me, it’s definitely the colour composition. We haven’t had anything in this kind of violet palette in Łódź before. A little tip: it’s actually best seen in winter. The mural is hidden inside the campus, fenced off and surrounded by tall bushes. In summer, it’s almost impossible to see when the campus is closed (especially on some weekends).

Łódź street art mural by Paweł Ponichtera, painted by Maciej Bielewicz, showing a violet-toned portrait with blue flowers on a university building.

But Ponichtera’s mural is not the only work which appeared at Politechnika Łódzka. Another new one was the mural by Tomasz Jędrczak.

Mural inspired by the movie The Promised Land painted by Maciej Bielewicz (📌 in courtyard, Piotrkowska 120)

If you want a mural that screams “Łódź”, this is it. It features three characters from the movie The Promised Land (Ziemia Obiecana in Polish), originally based on the book. The story captures Łódź during its industrial boom, and if you want to really feel the vibe of that era, pick up the book, or the movie if reading isn’t your thing.

Street art mural in Łódź inspired by “Ziemia Obiecana” (The Promised Land), showing three men in old-fashioned coats looking at industrial Łódź with factory chimneys in the background. Painted by Maciej Bielewicz to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Polish film.

By the way, before the three guys from The Promised Land, this spot featured Charlier Chaplin, created by Michael Picado.

This mural was painted over an older piece that was already in pretty bad shape.

Gu-tang Clan & Magda Miszczak for GastroMachina (📌 Piotrkowska 93)

This one’s commercial but I don’t have nothing against it. GastroMachina is a local burger place, and I think it’s really nice gesture that they invited local artists to create a mural for them instead of hiring a mural company. The mural feels original and totally in their usual style – fun, a bit cheeky, and full of dogs.  

Black-and-white mural in Łódź featuring dynamic, cartoon-style dogs floating through a surreal space with food elements and abstract shapes.

Plastry by JAY POP (📌 POW 42 & Struga 17)

Alright, that’s enough murals for now. Let’s move on to something a bit more original. 😉 This year, JAY POP has been quite active in Łódź. First, we could see his exhibition at Galeria S35, a place worth keeping an eye on! Zbigniew Olszyna and Kuba Szkudlarek, who run it, organise some truly interesting projects. If you want to know more, check the article at Miej Miejsce (in Polish).

JAY POP also “stuck” two… plasters around Łódź! What are these plasters? As the artist explains on his Instagram:

I called the project “Plasters” because the works were created on bricked-up windows and doors of abandoned buildings — like scars left after a disease of emptiness. In English, “plaster” means not only a bandage but also a wall covering.

Łódź street art by JAY POP from the “Plasters” project, showing two men with the word “Zabilem czlowieka, story wygladal jak ja” on a bricked-up wall.
Łódź street art by JAY POP from the “Plasters” project, showing two stick figures with the word “Ignorancja” on a bricked-up wall.

Considering the condition of many buildings in Łódź, these pieces (two in total) fit in perfectly.

Janusza Waza’s artwork (📌 mostly in Śródmieście) 

Another year, another wave of Janusz Waza’s one-of-a-kind street art popping up around the city. I stumbled upon his texts commenting on Poland’s current situation, philosophical thoughts, jokes of course, and playful interactions with elements of the space. Most of them were absolutely awesome!

Red graffiti reading “GDZIE JEST JOKA?” (translated: “Where is Joka?”) sprayed on a cracked, pale blue wall with peeling paint and worn brick visible underneath. The text is written in capital letters.
Red graffiti reading “ZADNA POLKA NA KAROLKA” (translated: “No Polish girl for Karolek”) sprayed on a cracked, pale blue wall with peeling paint and worn brick visible underneath. The text is written in capital letters.
Red graffiti reading “A CO JEŚLI MENE SIĘ NIE MYLĄ?” (translated: “WhAT, THE DRUNKS ARE NEVER WRONG?”) sprayed on a cracked, pale blue wall with peeling paint and worn brick visible underneath. The text is written in capital letters and followed by question mark.

Street Wind artwork (📌 Śródmieście)

His works are a sharp political and social commentary, expressed through an artistic form full of detail. This year we were lucky because Street Wind visited Łódź several times.

Dancing Rat by Miedziolka (📌 Śródmieście)

This year Łódź had a ‘problem’ with rats – dancing rats, to be precise. And it’s all thanks to Medzialka, a talented street artist who not only creates graphics but also crochets! To see the rat dance, you’ll need to take photos of not one, but a few of her rat posters. At first glance they look the same. But they aren’t. 

I know, you’re busy. So here’s a shortcut: just visit Miedziolka’s instagram to see the rat in action (and in the crocheted version too).

Love will survive by Kacper Ogień (📌 Śródmieście)

You might remember Kacper for his cold blues and whites. This time, thanks to him, a lot of red has appeared around the city!

Street art poster in Łódź showing two simplified, humanoid robotic figures embracing against a red background. Their heads feature crash-test–style markings, and above them the word “LOVE” is written in bold red letters. At the bottom, handwritten text reads “WILL SURVIVE” with the signature “Kacper Ogień.” The poster is pasted on a column next to another black-and-white artwork featuring a dog and the text “GU-TANG AGAIN?”, with a city street and outdoor café visible in the background.

The Ceramic Trail of Nawrot Street (📌 Nawrot) 

The value of an artwork doesn’t have to be defined by its size. Sometimes it’s quite the opposite. It takes a lot of work to create the beauty in a smaller form. But it’s still possible! Here’s the evidence – the ceramic trail on Nawrot Street. It’s a project by Marcin Nowicki (Nawrot Ending Story) and Maria Nowakowska (Maria od Detalu), combining the history of Nawrot Street with the aesthetics of ceramic tiles.

The trail was officially created in 2023, but new elements still appear from time to time. The latest is a mosaic featuring a magpie on the building at Nawrot 63 / Targowa 23 from 2025.

Miss Dorys (📌 Śródmieście)

Miss Dorys appeared in Łódź thanks to the upcoming Urban Forms Museum of Street Art which announced its opening for October 2025… and although we’re still waiting for that opening, Dorys left behind her classic paint drips around the city.

Colorful street art mural in Łódź depicting a surreal, five-eyed pink creature shaped like a flower, with red petals and a green thorny stem. The artwork is painted on an old doorway surrounded by weathered walls, wooden supports, and graffiti tags. Signed “Miss Dorys,” it blends vibrant cartoon style with the rough texture of an urban courtyard.

The man with the rolling shopping bag paste-up (📌 Tuwima)

This guy was everywhere on social media profiles about Łódź. And rightly so! It’s a pleasant, simple piece. Unfortunately, the author remains unknown to me.

Street art paste-up in Łódź showing an older man walking with a red rolling shopping bag. He wears a black cap, dark sunglasses, and a large plaid jacket. The realistic figure is placed on a beige wall with faint graffiti at the bottom. Urban night lighting highlights the texture of the artwork and the rough surface of the building.

Chubby Kitty (📌 Śródmieście)

Maybe not as many as in previous years, but this cuuute cat also showed up on Łódź walls in 2025.

Bałuty Pany i Panie (📌 Bałuty)

Kacper Zaorski-Sikora, the artist behind Bałuty Pany i Panie, is one of the sharpest commentators on everyday reality we have in Łódź. In 2025, he also had something to say.

More street art around Śródmieście 

Is that everything? Definitely not! Here and there you can spot new pieces from Gu-tang Clan, Herod, and TOPE and other local artits. Łódź is also frequently visited by amazing street artists from other cities. This year I came across works by artists such as Bart Sucharski, NeSpoon, Orlando Lazaro Ortega, and Plastik. But I’m sure there’s more!

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More new murals that appeared in Łódź in 2025

“Uśmiechnij się” by Tomasz Jędrczak (📌 Wierzbowa 52)
Maciej Bielewicz’s mural (📌Pasaż Róży)
Olgierd Szopiński (📌 Pomorska 152)

Events where you could ‘meet’ street artists 

In Łódź you could look at pieces from street artists not only on streets. Here are a few events that were definitely worth noting! 

LODZSTORIE – exhibition of modern art (📌 OFF PIOTRKOWSKA CENTER)

MASTERS OF ZEN – exhibition as part of the Revakjavik festival (📌 Niciarniana 52

“RED FLAG CZYLI ZIELONE ŚWIATŁO” / JAY POP for Galeria S35 (📌 Sienkiewicza 35/3a)

Baczność. Wysokie napięcie! / ASP & GREAT SEPTEMBER (📌 Galeria ASP, Piotrkowska 68)

Eat Your Dreams Exhibition / pav.raz.art for Niebostan (📌 Piotrkowska 17)

 “Ashes To Ashes” by Tope (📌 Galeria Ogrodowa 8)

Canva by street artist TOPE in gallery Ogrodowa8

Is that all? For sure not. If you know about more street art from 2025, let me (and other readers too) know in the comments!

Take care! And happy exploring in 2026!

Karolajn

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To create this blog post, I checked some information here and there: Józef Robakowski’s website // Ceramiczny Szlak Ulicy Nawrot

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