…..on tour….
North of Hongik University, a small, inconspicuous alley leads eastward from the main street Wausan-ro into Wausan-ro 24-gil. Looking down the rather narrow street, you would think it enters to a residential area and would hardly guess that there is a beautiful open-air urban art gallery here with almost 30 magnificent murals. In 2012 and 2013, more than 70 students created fantastic works here as part of a streetart project. Check out the great artworks!
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From 16th to 18th May 2025, the DASHI ROCK MEDIA FESTIVAL took place in the South Korean city of Jeonju, featuring fantastic live performances by musicians and DJs. The venue was at the National Intangible Heritage Center, where an extensive artists‘ market was also held, showcasing handicrafts and creative products as part of the Korean Craft Week. We were able to attend the event on Saturday and watched some of the acts, including BBUREKA, MUTO and HAEPAARY. The spectacle was breathtaking and grandly orchestrated with perfect sound and visual effects on huge stage screens.
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Since many years Khon Kaen is hosting an awesome annual graffiti jam, where artists from all over the country and around visit and embellish the city’s facades with colorful spray can art. The events had several names like KHON KAEN WALLS or KHON KAEN GRAFFITI JAM, also different people and groups where involved during the years. But they kept on going, and the graffiti events happen continously. Check out the awesome works from the previous editions.
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Below the surface of the Korean captial Seoul a vibrant Spanish experience has come to life and since its inauguration during the „Picasso Mural Opening Ceremony“ on 9th July 2024 you can admire this impressive 65-meter-long mural in the underground tunnel One Bayley Public Walking Passage. This spectacular project was brought to life by Spanish artist LALONE, who painted in 17 days the artworks with motifs of Pablo Picasso and typical elements of his works, also sceneries from his life and sights from the city of Malaga.
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The Korean city of Gwangju is home to one of the country’s most important educational institutions, a center of knowledge for innovation and creativity. The Chosun University opened its doors in 1946 and has currently enrolled around 33.000 students. All of the faculties are certainly exciting, but we are particularly interested in the College of Art and Design. We visited the different themed levels and give you an insight into this interesting world, where fantastic works get created on each floor. In two interviews we spoke with professor SEONG-MIN YUN for Korean painting and RYU BEOMEOL, professor for animation and comic.
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Khon Kaen is a large city in northeastern Thailand with a population of approximately 110,000. It is considered the educational center of the Isan region and the Mueang Khon Kaen district. Worth seeing are the nine-story Wat Nong Wang temple on the shores of Bueng Kaen Nakhon Lake, the architecturally impressive Wat Thung Setthi temple, or the Ton Tann Night Market with street food, live music and craft stalls. Great urban artworks can be found throughout the city, some of them at high altitudes.
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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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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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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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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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