Drainspotting.art : dis>cover<ing the world

For over 25 years, artist Alex Fischer has been exploring the hidden beauty beneath our feet through his Drainspotfing project. To date, he has created over 500 frottages of drain covers from 135 cities spanning 35 countries and 6 continents.

Each imprint transforms a utilitarian object into art, exposing the industrial and cultural character of its origin and, collectively, reflecting a rich spectrum of cultures and eras.

The imperfections of the rubbings invite imagination and subjectivity, contrasting with the rigid precision of the originals. Alex's work celebrates diversity, discovery, and the overlooked artistry of urban design.