The Killing of Canberra Exhibition

Location: 131 City Walk, Canberra City ACT 2601 (Exhibition venue)

Event: Saturday, 3 October 2026 – 6pm 

The Killing of Canberra  exhibition brings that story beyond the walls, showcasing the artists, the project and works that will be available for sale. It’s being presented in partnership with We Are Here and opens at 131 City Walk, Canberra City on Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 6pm.

Killing Canberra began as a bold, artist-funded graffiti project built entirely from the community—no grants, no sponsorships, just a shared vision. In 2025, Lindsey brought the idea to life with a single Instagram group chat, assembling some of Australia’s most respected writers, alongside international artists, to transform the Woden drains into one of the country’s most ambitious collaborative graffiti events.

From artists pitching in for the buff paint to the organised chaos of hundreds of spray cans hitting freshly prepared walls, the project became a testament to what can happen when a creative community backs itself.

Now, we’re excited to take the next step. This exhibition marks the beginning of a new chapter, created in partnership with We Are Here, a creative organisation based on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra) that has supported experimental art and emerging artists since 2010. Together, we’re bringing the story of Killing Canberra beyond the wall—and this is only the beginning. More will be announced soon.

We will be rolling out more details as the weeks progress along with the works that will be up for sale.

Protecting the Culture

The Killing of Canberra is about celebrating graffiti culture while respecting the people and place that make it possible.

Woden Drains is a unique and culturally significant location — recognised as the longest legal graffiti site in the Southern Hemisphere. Its scale, history and connection to the graffiti community make it much more than a collection of walls.

Protecting the culture and anonymity of artists is central to our approach. In graffiti, many writers choose to remain anonymous or work under their graffiti names, and that choice deserves to be respected. Not everyone wants to be in the spotlight.

Our aim is to bring recognition to Woden Drains and the incredible work created there without taking away its underground character or compromising the artists who make the culture what it is.

We believe graffiti can be celebrated, documented and shared while remaining authentic, respectful and true to its roots.