This is more than just travel. It’s a journey across Europe where the streets are the real gallery. Loud, raw, and illegal. Art that doesn’t ask for permission. I am a designer and an artist myself. And I’m on a mission to document street art while traveling with my family and leave my own mark behind. Welcome to the European Street Art Tour of 2025.

Since this is the first blog post about the European Street Art Tour, let me share a few words about the project itself. As a graphic designer, photographer, and artist — plus a YouTuber — I wanted to combine all my passions into a single video and blog series. And this is it!

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I’m blending my love for art, travel, and a little bit of street art mischief into one adventure.

The idea is to document every interesting art piece I come across — whether on the street or in museums — while wandering the alleys of different European cities. I’m also leaving behind my own stickers, art prints, and art tiles. I think it’s a fun concept that keeps me creative and lets me continue making new videos while I travel with my family.

Welcome to the first stop on my European Street Art Tour 2025 — Warsaw, Poland! We rolled into Warsaw after an eight-hour drive — me, my wife Alice, and both of our children – Indra and Hanna. After hours of highway, gas stations, and road trip snacks, it felt good to be back on the road heading in the direction of the Adriatic Sea. Like in a real adventure, we don’t really have a destination in mind for this trip — it’s the best way to travel and enjoy every moment without rushing towards a destination. We just have a general direction towards warmer countries as we come from Northern Europe, and it’s only the month of April — we want some sun!

Right now feeling equal parts exhausted and inspired. We just went out for groceries and already saw something amazing – an old house completely covered in murals. Turns out there’s more to unpack here than meets the eye.

The mural, designed by architect and watercolorist Tytus Brzozowski in 2021, draws inspiration from Warsaw’s vibrant history and the unique architecture of the Wola district. Crafted specifically for this building, the artwork harmonizes seamlessly with its surroundings. Beyond its aesthetic impact, the project carries an ecological message: it was painted using anti-smog paint that helps purify the air by neutralizing nitrogen oxides and reducing formaldehyde pollution.

Mateusz Matejewski, director of ZGN Wola, said: “It wasn’t just the artist’s design that we liked; we made the façade of this building available because we understood the beneficial impact this mural could have on the environment – painted with anti-smog paints, when used on such a large surface the paints clean the air in the same way 400 trees would.”

As I understand, the project was financed by a holding company that owns the large office building you see in the background. And they financed not only the paint job but changed the roof and some windows too. Dope!

But that’s it for today; we are checking into our Airbnb, I’m opening my victory drink a tasty and hoppy IPA, and we are going to chill and rest for a while on the balcony of our apartment.

We are rushing to visit the Museum of Modern art in Warsaw and on our short walk from the underground parking in Fabryka Norblina I already captured some really nice street art posters, paintings, and stencils. Parking I’m Warsaw can be a hassle so it’s way easier to leave your car in paid underground parking, as we intend to have lunch there as well.

One of the first pieces that caught my eye was this scrawled “F#ck my anxious disorder.” It felt like a raw confession, a tiny slice of someone’s reality hidden on a street corner. Mental health in street art — that’s my jam, and I couldn’t help but snap a picture. I’m a designer and artist myself, so seeing how others bring their struggles to the street — it makes me feel less alone, you know? There is a reason my YouTube and Instagram profile is called My Creative Disorder…

A few steps later, there’s a scuba diver saving the mermaid which is the symbol of Warsaw city — surreal, but somehow it makes perfect sense. I think the artist’s name is Art Mihus – I will try to link artist Instagram profiles as much as possible. If I miss or misspell some of them, use the comment section to let me know.

We didn’t have a strict plan for today, but I knew I wanted to hit the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. Everyone says different things about it online — some locals call it a waste of space, others say it’s a must-see. I’m here to tell you: it’s 100% worth a visit. Ignore the one-star reviews — trust me, this place is a goldmine of inspiration. The main lobby has this geometric staircase that looks cool as hell. I thought of using this picture as a thumbnail for my video, but I guess it isn’t engaging enough.

Inside, there’s this freaky, human installation made of silicone — it looks so real you’d think it could get up and walk. My little one didn’t like it much (too lifelike, I guess), but I couldn’t get enough of the detail. The artist even made the skin look like it could breathe. And don’t get me started on working 8mm film projectors or the slide projectors — some artist was recreating historic protests by projecting photos of herself holding signs. It’s like history meeting performance art in a time capsule. As a graphic designer, I live for this kind of layered storytelling.

Honestly, the museum made me think about how art is supposed to challenge us. Some people just don’t like modern art, and that’s okay. But for me, it’s about what’s left unspoken, the layers behind the brushstrokes or pixels. That’s why I’m here:

I left some stickers, found some cool street art, and overall the first day of the trip feels like a complete success, don’t know if every day is gonna be so packed with such positive vibrations and sunny weather.  I didn’t get the chance to drop my art tile as we were rushing to the museum and I just couldn’t find the perfect spot. But I’m not worried. Art doesn’t follow a schedule, and sometimes the best places present themselves when you least expect them. Right now I’m on cloud 9. Lunch time!

Watch the full episode one on YouTube:

Fabryka Norblina is one of the coolest spots we stumbled upon in Warsaw.

I’ve been here few times before, so I know what to expect. It’s an old factory complex that’s been completely transformed into a modern, urban hub. I couldn’t really call it a mall or a supermarket—it’s more like an experience. The entire place is an industrial design playground, with exposed pipes, steel beams, and old equipment illuminated by neon lights. Even the seating areas are unique, with benches and chairs that look like they’ve been salvaged from the old factory carts and transformed into art pieces.

One of my favorite things about Fabryka Norblina is the attention to detail. In my country, all this old machinery would have been scrapped for metal, but here, they’ve turned it into an installation celebrating the history of the space. It’s like they’ve honored the factory’s legacy while breathing new life into it. You can even see remnants of the old rail tracks embedded in the ground—a subtle reminder of the place’s industrial past. Freakin’ kool!

Inside the main food court, it’s a food lover’s paradise. You’ve got a huge variety of global cuisines: everything from Philly cheesesteaks to Korean street food, sushi, Indian curries, Greek gyros, and more. There’s also a dedicated bar area that hosts free concerts every night at eight, adding to the lively vibe. During the day, the bars are closed, but the place is still buzzing with people grabbing lunch or a quick snack.

What really blew me away was the farmers’ market vibe. Local vendors were selling everything from fresh produce to artisanal cheeses, pestos, sausages, and even oysters. There was a butcher’s corner with a crazy selection of steaks—ribeye, prime cuts, you name it. It’s like a foodie’s dream come true. We even spotted an ostrich egg for sale—how wild is that? WE BOUGHT ONE!

If you’re enjoying this journey so far, I’d love it if you checked out my Patreon page. There, you can join my Sticker Club — I’ll send you fresh stickers four times a year, plus you’ll get behind-the-scenes content and even Discord access. It’s a great way to support the tour and get a piece of the adventure delivered right to your mailbox.

And of course, if you want to own a piece of my art — whether it’s a sticker pack, an art print, or even a pillow made from my original work — you can find it all on my Etsy store: My Creative Disorder. Every purchase helps fund more videos, more art, and more stories from the road.

As the day winds down, I’m back in our Airbnb, watching the sun dip below Warsaw’s skyline. I’m sipping on a tasty polish brew, reflecting on how much this city has given me already. Street art here isn’t just paint on walls — it’s a voice, a protest, a celebration of being alive. And that’s exactly what I want to share with you: the messy, colorful, sometimes controversial, always inspiring heartbeat of Europe’s streets.

Tomorrow, we’re heading towards Slovenia. No strict plans, just an idea and a lot of curiosity. But for now, Warsaw has given me more than enough to process.

Thanks for coming along for the ride. If you made it to the end of this post, you’re officially awesome — Let’s keep this adventure going together.

See you in the next city — with more street art, more stories, and hopefully fewer eight-hour drives.

STAY CURIOUS.
GET INSPIRED.
BE CREATIVE!