Kategorie: Asia

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SOUTH KOREA: Busan – Sculptures, Statues & Monuments – Pop Up, Abstract & Tradition

Busan is a city where art exists beyond the confines of museums and galleries. Besides several streetart and graffiti works, you can also find creative sculptures of all kind. There are abstract installations, modern pop up statues, funny figurines or traditional monuments. It’s an interesting mix and fits well with the city landscape, and often a funny statue on the corner gives a smile and makes your day while having a walk. This fusion of city, art, and landscape has a long tradition in Busan, ranging from the internationally oriented Sea Art Festival, the outdoor sculptures of the Busan Biennale to the UN Sculpture Park.

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LAOS: Vientiane – Streetart, Characters and Abstract – Urban Art in den Capital

Vientiane is the capital of Laos, lies on the Mekong River and has a population of approximately 1.1 million. Founded in the 13th century, the city developed into an important commercial and administrative center under the Lan Xang Kingdom. Today, Vientiane is known for its Buddhist temples, such as Pha That Luang, which is considered a national symbol, as well as for its colonial architecture and Laotian tradition. Of course, you’ll also find urban art in the streets, especially in the neighborhoods around the Mekong and near the universities.

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TAIWAN: Kaohsiung – Pier 2 – Sculptures & Installations – Formosa Biennial & Steel Sculpture Festival

The PIER 2 art quarter in Kaohsiung is not only famous for its large-scale streetart murals, there are also numerous sculptures, monuments and installations. In addition to individual events such as the FORMOSA SCULPTURE BIENNIAL, a big regualr event is the KAOHSIUNG INTERNATIONAL STEEL & IRON SCULPTURE FESTIVAL, or KISISF for short, which has been held every two years since 2002 and is officially organized by the Bureau of Cultural Affairs of the Kaohsiung City Government.

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SOUTH KOREA: Streetart Daegu – Suseong-gu District – Graffiti and Urban at Suseongmot Lake

The Suseong-gu District is one of the best-known and most affluent districts in the South Korean metropolis of Daegu. It is located in the eastern part of the city, and one of its landmarks is Suseongmot Lake, a popular recreational area where the illuminated surroundings create a pleasant atmosphere, especially in the evening. A cable car also offers a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding landscape. At the same time, numerous parks and green spaces provide opportunities for relaxation in an urban setting. And, of course, you’ll also find plenty of urban artworks around the streets.

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SRI LANKA: Streetart Mirissa – Hostels, Restaurants & local Buildings – Inside Graffiti at Surf Town

Mirissa is a vacation mecca if you are looking for a mix of paradisiacal beach and ideal waves for shallow surfing experiences. There are therefore several surf schools and surf camps here. Holidaymakers from all over the world come here, which is why it is teeming with hostels and accommodation. On this page you can find the artworks that have been made specifically on and in hostels, in restaurants, cafés, temples or otherwise inside buildings in the small town.

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NEPAL: Kathmandu – Streetart Thamel – Figurative Urban Art, Calligraphy & Characters

Here we have a collection of streetart pieces from the Thamel district in Kathmandu. These include graphic murals, characters, and calligraphy, which is often found here in beautiful, intricate detail. Traditional wall paintings depicting gods and cultural themes are also a common sight in the alleys, and schools and kindergartens frequently feature painted facades. Especially the unfortunately now defunct collective ART LAB carried out several projects here, as did a number of foreign artists passing through. Also the SATTYA MEDIA ARTS COLLECTIVE created one of its works here as part of the KOLOR KATHMANDU project.

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SOUTH KOREA: Streetart Daegu – Nam-gu District – Graffiti and Urban Art at Apsan Mountain

Nam-gu District is one of Daegu’s centrally located districts and combines on its area urban life with nature and culture. The name “Nam-gu” literally means literally “South District”. Apsan Mountain is particularly well-known; it is a popular destination featuring hiking trails, lookout points, and a cable car from which visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Daegu. Although it is primarily a residential district, you’ll still find countless works of urban art here; especially at schools and children’s facilities, you can see large murals and wall paintings featuring colorful scenes and lots of funny characters.

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SRI LANKA: Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena – Buddhist Hill – Magnificent Temple Paintings

The Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena temple offers interesting architecture and as well historic memorials. But here we focus on the intricately drawn murals on the walls inside the temple which are just wonderful. The front prayer hall is painted quite nicely, and then the main stupa hall is completely covered from floor to ceiling. Those artworks are not just beautiful drawings, they also tell important stories and convey information about historical events.

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NEPAL: Kathmandu – Traditional Tiles, Door Gods & Home Protectors – Culture Art Collection

In Kathmandu and Patan, you often see small stone or terracotta tiles with religious motifs placed near house entrances. These elements are part of traditional Newar architecture and are generally referred to as religious relief panels, protective tiles, or small outdoor household shrines. The handmade artworks often depict deities such as Krishna, Shiwa, Ganesha, Hanuman, Saraswati or Buddha, as well as protective symbols, mandalas, and mythical beings. Besides the numerous tiles, you can also find paste up works, wooden boards or wall paintings around the entrance doors.

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SOUTH KOREA: Seoul – Jongno District – Ihwa Mural Village – Open Air Urban Art Gallery

The IHWA MURAL VILLAGE is a historic residential neighborhood in Seoul’s Jongno District that became a popular cultural and tourist destination following an art project in 2006. As part of the project, numerous artists transformed the narrow alleys with colorful murals, mosaics, and creative art installations to revitalize the neighborhood and promote tourism. Since then, numerous other works of urban art have been added. The village is situated on a slope of Naksan Mountain, allowing visitors not only to discover the artwork but also to enjoy beautiful views over the rooftops of Seoul.

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