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Dandenong's Street Artists Transform Three Streets Into Cultural Landmarks

Public artworks across Dandenong Market, Foster Street and Hemmings Street reflect community stories through specific artist collaborations.

By Dandenong Culture Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Dandenong's Street Artists Transform Three Streets Into Cultural Landmarks — Storyblocks

Dandenong Market features multiple large-scale murals by artists including Heesco with Year of the Wolf and A Colourful Past, Bonsai with Rising Phoenix, Kaff-Eine with To Market To Market, and emerging artist Kenz with Childhood Dream. These works form part of guided art tours offered at the market.

Dandenong Market Murals

The Greater Dandenong My Place My Community mural at the rear of Dandenong Market was completed in 2022 through youth-led workshops involving artists Mike Makatron, Karena Bravo, Bryan Itch and Sebastian Fransz. The project aimed to reflect community diversity in the area. Visitors can view these pieces during regular market hours as part of self-guided or organised tours.

Love and Peace Project in Little India Precinct

The Love and Peace street art project decorates power poles along Foster Street in Dandenong's Little India Precinct. It features Indian truck art-inspired designs created by artists Sohail Yamin and Yoge Biju and was commissioned by the City of Greater Dandenong. This installation adds visual elements tied to local cultural heritage along the street.

HOME 25 Exhibition

HOME 25 Invisible Cities is a 14-week public art exhibition ending 27 September 2025. It includes murals and installations by 16 refugee asylum seeker First Nations and migrant artists displayed across Dandenong streets galleries and the Market. The exhibition provides opportunities to see contemporary works in multiple public locations.

Community Mural on Hemmings Street

Nourish Creativity and it Grows is a 2021 co-designed mural on Hemmings Street created by illustrator Beci Orpin together with Dandenong West Primary School students. The work incorporates bold abstract colours and integrates with surrounding landscaping. It remains visible as a permanent piece in the neighbourhood.

These murals and projects are documented on official sites including dandenongmarket.com.au and greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au. Residents and visitors can access details through the market website for art tours or the council site for permanent public art listings. Checking current opening times at Dandenong Market or walking Foster Street and Hemmings Street offers direct engagement with the artworks supported by the listed sources.