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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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Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and has a population of around 150.000. The city was founded in 1869 and named after the naturalist Charles Darwin. In recent years, Darwin has also emerged as a major hub for urban art, particularly through the ART TO THE STREETS projects, which promote large-scale murals in public spaces. This growing attention is also reflected in projects by PROPER CREATIVE or competitions such as the AUSTRALIAN STREET ART AWARDS, where works from Darwin are regularly nominated.
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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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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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In the eastern part of Nice is the Saint Augustin district with a huge industrial area around the airport. The depots and factories of MIN and Manakin Fleurs, a flower warehouse with distribution to the end stores, are also located there. It is a large hall complex surrounded by many other companies. But the special thing about this location is that it is also home to two fabulous artists‘ studios, namely those of FABEN and AROKE. They also received permission to redesign the walls on the dull and boring gray surfaces. This is how the MIND ART DISTRICT was gradually created.
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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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The Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium in Sarajevo is the largest soccer stadium in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It opened in 1950, features a natural grass playing field measuring 103 × 65 meters and has a seating capacity of 30,121 today. Since 2004, the stadium has been named after club legend Asim Ferhatović “Hase,” one of the country’s most prominent soccer players. Around the stadium, you’ll inevitably find countless soccer graffiti and tributes created by the local ultras, the HORDE ZLA, also named HZ or UNFKS for short.
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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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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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Along the Vardar River in the Centar district, there is a path running along the river on both the north and south sides. This walkway is lined with a wall that separates it from the buildings located further up. It is essentially a retaining wall that can also provide protection in the event of flooding. And this extremely long wall, stretching both westward and eastward, offers a wonderful canvas for urban art and graffiti. On this page we show you the pieces around the West Side of Kej 13th November.
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