Painted on the side wall of the Spanish Steps and visible to every fan walking up to Wembley Stadium, the mural — titled Lust for Life, after Lana Del Rey’s 2017 album — features a life-like portrait of the artist seated in a turquoise 1950s pickup truck. A reference to the old-school Americana and classic car motifs that define her visual world, the 20 square metre spray-painted artwork was created by British street artist HUMOR in collaboration with street art collective MurWalls. It marks the newly named Lana Lane, complete with its own street sign.
Following the success of last summer’s Swiftie Steps — which featured two viral large-scale artworks by Frank Styles and HUMOR, both still on view — Wembley Park has renewed its collaboration with HUMOR and MurWalls. The new piece becomes the latest addition to the Wembley Park Art Trail, a free open-air gallery showcasing large-scale works by leading local and international artists across the Northwest London neighbourhood.
Marc Silver, CEO & Founder of MurWalls, commented: "We’re proud to return to Wembley Park, creating another mural in a landmark location — this time to celebrate the one and only Lana Del Rey. The artwork took three days to complete using only spray paint, with a focus on capturing the intricate details of Lana’s face and expression — something we hope fans will really connect with."
HUMOR added: "There’s always pressure when creating portraits, but we’re thrilled with the result and can’t wait for Lana and her fans to see it."
Wembley Park presents: Lana Del Rey – The String Sessions
Complementing Lust for Life, Wembley Park invites fans and visitors to enjoy another free cultural moment ahead of Del Rey’s shows, titled Lana Del Rey:The String Sessions .
For one night only, an eight-piece string ensemble from London’s acclaimed City String Ensemble will perform orchestral reimaginings of Lana’s most iconic songs live in the open air at the Sound Shell in Samovar Space, beneath the iconic Wembley Stadium arch.
Known for their dynamic arrangements and genre-blending performances, City String Ensemble are one of London’s most sought-after string groups, specialising in classical versions of music from modern culture.
Following their acclaimed Taylor on Strings concert last summer — staged days before Taylor Swift’s record-breaking run at Wembley — the ensemble returns on 1st July at 7pm to honour another generation-defining artist.
Sophie Poteratchi, founder and artistic director of City String Ensemble, said: "We’re thrilled to bring Lana’s music to life in such an iconic setting. The atmosphere at Wembley Park — with the arch overhead and fans all around — will make this a truly special experience."
Audiences can expect striking string renditions of Video Games, West Coast, Born to Die and new single Henry, Come On, among many others.
Fans can book free tickets on the Wembley Park website, or simply turn up on the day.
Claudio Giambrone, Head of Cultural Programming at Wembley Park, added: "As a long-time Lana fan, I wanted to welcome her to Wembley Park in a way that reflects the cinematic world she’s created. After the success of the Swiftie Steps, it felt right to honour another artist who’s shaped a generation through music, mood and storytelling."
The new mural and open-air orchestral experience are part of Wembley Park’s Summer Rocks programme — a season-long series of free events, including Coldplay tributes, a wellness festival, outdoor art classes, and weekend performances marking 10 years of Busk in London.
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