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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – Itaewon District – Graffiti, Throw Ups & Bombings

We already showed you the streetart and figurative works from Itaewon, this time it is now about the graffiti. The district is one of the city’s party neighbourhood, with countless bars, clubs, and restaurants, and there is always something going on here around the clock. Compared to the more conservative cityscape, this district looks a little different and you can clearly see the international influences of the former US military base Yongsan. Accordingly, there is also a lot of graffiti and lettering pieces here, much more than anywhere else in the city, where graffiti is rather rare. Check out the great collection!

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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – Itaewon District – Streetart, Characters & Portraits

Itaewon in the center of Seoul is considered a symbol of internationalism, openness, and cultural exchange. The district owes its special character to the closeby former US military base Yongsan, which was active until 2018. After the Korean War, the neighborhood attracted many American soldiers, diplomats, and business people, creating an unusually international environment. While other parts of Seoul remained strongly influenced by tradition, Itaewon opened up to the West early on with bars, secondhand stores, trendy cafes, and international restaurants. Accordingly, you’ll also find many urban artworks here, ranging from small to large and created by local artists as well as international visitors.

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SRI LANKA: Streetart Negombo – Thaladuwa District – Urban Art Collection

Negombo is a town with around 140,000 inhabitants on the west coast of Sri Lanka and is located like a suburb to the north of the capital Colombo. A smaller coty with relaxed beaches and daily fishing life. Ideal for starting a trip if you don’t want to head straight into the hustle and bustle of the big metropolis. Here we have a collection of urban art from the neighbourhood Thaladuwa which is located in the south of this fishermen town.

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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – Hongdae – Graffiti and Streetart around Hongik University

The Hongik University in Seoul is a renowned private academy, particularly known for its popular programs in art, design, and architecture. Founded in 1946, the main campus is located in the lively Hongdae district, a cultural center of the metropolis with numerous galleries, cafés, and live music venues. The Red Road in particular is a popular route where you can find numerous urban artworks. Also a lot of artists are based throughout the surrounding neighbourhood, as well there are ateliers and creative spaces. And the walls are accordingly decorated with colorful graffiti and streetart of course!

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SOUTH KOREA: Jeonju – Historic Hanok Village – Pungnam & Gyo District – Cultural Heritage

Jeonju Hanok Village is the largest Hanok Village in Korea, with about 700 Hanok buildings around Pungnam-dong. „Hanok“ is a traditional Korean house. The cultural site is the only Hanok complex in a downtown area in the whole country. The development history started in 1910, holding important cultural heritage including Gyeonggijeon shrine, Omokdae, and the Confucian School Hanggyo. About 20 other cultural facilities are dispersed in every corner of the Hanok Village. It’s a famous tourist site in Korea where all kinds of traditional Korean culture are showcased, including food, paper, songs, costumes and oriental medicine.

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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – GoTo Mall – Underground Urban Art – 24 Hours Project – Raemian One Bailey Streetart Gallery

The underground shopping center at Gangnam Terminal in Seoul is also known as “Goto Mall” and is directly connected to the subway lines. There are more than 600 shops, restaurants, and boutiques located beneath the surface. Along an around 500-meter-long walkway passage, the magnificent “24 Hours Project” was created at the RAEMIAN ONE BAILEY STREETART GALLERY, in which 24 renowned Korean urban artists each created a work that deals with a specific hour of the day. Pedestrians can experience Seoul’s vibrant rhythm through creative and also amusing artworks.

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SOUTH KOREA: Streetart Jeonju – Graffiti and Urban Art in Jeollabuk-do Province

Jeonju has about 660,000 inhabitants, is the center of Jeollabuk-do province and is located about 230 km south of the national capital Seoul. The city is quite famous and popular because of its large and well-preserved Hanok Village in historical architectural style, but especially the more hidden Jaman Mural Village is even more worth seeing for fans of urban art. But on this page we will show you a collection of artworks throughout the city, from graffiti and streetart to tiles and electricity boxes.

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SRI LANKA: Streetart Galle – Historic Fort Graffiti and Urban Art Collection

Galle is a city with around 93,000 inhabitants on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is known for its large fort complex and the colonial old town, which were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. The city is home to various street art works with traditional and religious motifs, as well as modern graphics, characters and even typical graffiti writing. On the Fort promontory, there are several art galleries worth seeing, which also exhibit works on the streets. The temples are also always worth a look, as you can often find beautiful murals there.

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SOUTH KOREA: Gwangju – CUMA – Chosun University Museum of Art – Exhibition „Expanding the Gaze – The Reimagined Campus“

The Chosun University Museum of Art, or CUMA for short, is part of Chosun University in the city of Gwangju and exhibitions of fantastic works by current art students and graduates are regularly presented here, including works through all disciplines, from paintings and installations to sculptures, textiles, films and animations. It serves as a cultural space and window to the public, giving interested visitors an insight into the work at the art academy and the artistic identity of the students. From May 14th to 30th in 2025, the best works of the current semester were shown as part of the exhibition „Expanding the Gaze – The Reimagined Campus“.

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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – Gangnam Rabbit Cave – Apgujeong Graffiti Tunnel – Urban Art Hot Spot

On the southern bank of the Han River in the Gangnam neighborhood of Seoul, there is a very interesting and colorful pedestrian underpass called Apgujeong Graffiti Tunnel, which leads from the major streets down to the promenade along the riverside path. This walkway passage is free for graffiti and offers a legal spray space. As a result fantastic artworks are regularly sprayed here and new creations can always be found. Smaller and larger jams take place from time to time and the spot gets used for photo sessions. This Hall of Fame is also known as the “Rabbit Cave”.

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