If You Love Street Art, Catch This Valencia Exhibition Before It Ends on 26 October.
I’ve got a soft spot for Valencia’s street art, but, David de Limón’s work is what really pulled me in. My favourite work being the infamous ninjas, which caught my eye a few years ago, and now I see them everywhere. They blend in without disappearing, like they belong to the city just as much as the orange trees or the ceramic street signs.
I’d clock them walking through Ruzafa, grabbing a coffee near El Carmen, even on the back of a random electric box by the beach. No big splash. Just subtle, smart placements that surprise you when you are least expecting it.
If You Love Street Art, Catch This Valencia Exhibition Before It Ends on 26 October. I’ve got a soft spot for Valencia’s street art, but, David de Limón’s work is what really pulled me in. My favourite work being the infamous ninjas, which caught my eye a few years ago, and now I see them everywhere. They blend in without disappearing, like they belong to the city just as much as the orange trees or the ceramic street signs. I’d clock them walking through Ruzafa, grabbing a coffee near El Carmen, even on the back of a random electric box by the beach. No big splash. Just subtle, smart placements that surprise you when you are least expecting it. So when I heard David de Limón was part of the PRINCIPIOS exhibition at the CCCC (thanks, Aminah!), we made a beeline for it, zero hesitation. The show runs until 26 October 2025 and brings together ten street artists who’ve shaped Valencia’s visual identity over the last couple of decades. Deih, Dulk, Julieta XLF, Hyuro, PichiAvo, Vinz Feel Free (who also curated it), and a few others who’ve all put serious colour and character into the city’s corners. I won’t give away their history on this blog – I’ll let you find out for yourself at the exhibition. It’s not your typical gallery setup. There’s archive material, original pieces, old objects, and fresh murals made just for the exhibition. You get a sense of how this movement grew – from painting walls at night with no permission to landing international shows and collaborations. But it still feels very local. Like it’s for people who know the streets, not just the ones who visit on weekends. Valencia doesn’t treat street art like a trend. It’s part of the city. Some of it’s playful, some political, some rough around the edges, but it’s everywhere – layered onto shutters, pasted up on corners, wrapped around stairwells. You don’t need a ticket. You just need to be on the lookout. PRINCIPIOS puts that everyday creativity into context. You start seeing how the pieces out there on the streets fit into something bigger – artists building their voices, reacting to the city and to each other. It’s not about making a scene. It’s about making space. And of course, de Limón’s work still stands out for me. There’s a rhythm to it. A consistency. The ninjas like to stay hidden in plain sight, but they stick with you when you find them. They’re part of why I always come back to Valencia feeling like it’s got something more to show me. If you’re around before the end of October, it’s worth carving out an hour or two to see the show. And even if you’re not, just walk the city. The real exhibition’s already out there. Need-to-Know Info: 📍 Location: Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) Sala Carlos Pérez Carrer del Museu 2–4, Ciutat Vella, Valencia @visitSpain 📅 Dates: 9 July – 26 October 2025 🕙 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm Closed on Monday 💸 Cost: Free entry: no ticket or booking needed! 🎨 What to Expect: Works from ten Valencian street artists including David de Limón, Deih, Dulk, Julieta XLF, PichiAvo, and more A mix of original murals, personal objects, archive photos, and fresh work made just for the show A deep dive into how Valencia’s street art scene grew from the ground up – and out onto walls all over the world 🚶 Top Travel Addict Tip: Give yourself about an hour to explore. Then take a wander through El Carmen – the street art doesn’t stop at the gallery doors. 🥷 filmed on my @Google Pixel 🫶 #thingstodoinvalencia#valenciastreetart#valenciatravel#valenciatips#freeinvalencia#valenciaartscene#urbanartvalencia#valenciaspain#valenciaexhibition#valenciaguide#travelvalencia#spaintravel#visitspain#googlepixel#teampixel#creatorsearchinsights
So when I heard David de Limón was part of the PRINCIPIOS exhibition at the CCCC (thanks, Aminah!), we made a beeline for it, zero hesitation. The show runs until 26 October 2025 and brings together ten street artists who’ve shaped Valencia’s visual identity over the last couple of decades. Deih, Dulk, Julieta XLF, Hyuro, PichiAvo, Vinz Feel Free (who also curated it), and a few others who’ve all put serious colour and character into the city’s corners. I won’t give away their history on this blog – I’ll let you find out for yourself at the exhibition.
It’s not your typical gallery setup. There’s archive material, original pieces, old objects, and fresh murals made just for the exhibition. You get a sense of how this movement grew – from painting walls at night with no permission to landing international shows and collaborations. But it still feels very local. Like it’s for people who know the streets, not just the ones who visit on weekends.
Valencia doesn’t treat street art like a trend. It’s part of the city. Some of it’s playful, some political, some rough around the edges, but it’s everywhere – layered onto shutters, pasted up on corners, wrapped around stairwells. You don’t need a ticket. You just need to be there.
PRINCIPIOS puts that everyday creativity into context. You start seeing how the pieces out there on the streets fit into something bigger – artists building their voices, reacting to the city and to each other. It’s not about making a scene. It’s about making space.
And of course, de Limón’s work still stands out for me. There’s a rhythm to it. A consistency. The ninjas like to stay hidden in plain sight, but they stick with you when you find them. They’re part of why I always come back to Valencia feeling like it’s got something more to show me.
If you’re around before the end of October, it’s worth carving out an hour or two to see the show. And even if you’re not, just walk the city. The real exhibition’s already out there.
Need-to-Know Info
📍 Location: Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) Sala Carlos Pérez Carrer del Museu 2–4, Ciutat Vella, Valencia
📅 Dates: 9 July – 26 October 2025
🕙 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm Closed on Monday
💸 Cost: Free entry: no ticket or booking needed!
🎨 What to Expect:
Works from ten Valencian street artists including David de Limón, Deih, Dulk, Julieta XLF, PichiAvo, and more
A mix of original murals, personal objects, archive photos, and fresh work made just for the show
A deep dive into how Valencia’s street art scene grew from the ground up – and out onto walls all over the world
🚶 Top Travel Addict Tip: Give yourself about an hour to explore. Then take a wander through El Carmen – the street art doesn’t stop at the gallery doors. 🥷
You’re 100% right on this! I love street art because it gives you a real flavour for the city or place you’re in. It sometimes has subtle nods to the political situation or current issues, or generally just showcases the flair and style of the local scene. It doesn’t hurt that it’s free either. Art should be for everyone!
Looks wonderful, it is lovely to be able to see art without paying for it too- and street art is often very authentic!
You’re 100% right on this! I love street art because it gives you a real flavour for the city or place you’re in. It sometimes has subtle nods to the political situation or current issues, or generally just showcases the flair and style of the local scene. It doesn’t hurt that it’s free either. Art should be for everyone!