The Arashiyama Yusai-tei gallery, also known as Somekobo Yume Yusai, is located overlooking the Katsura River in Kyoto. This beautiful structure was built approximately 150 years ago during the Meiji Period; however, its initial purpose was to serve as an inn for the geisha, Japanese female entertainers, and maiko, apprentice geisha. The Katsura River has been a culturally significant part of Kyoto's history since the Heian Period (794-1185). Heian translates to “peace” or “t

Rob Sketcherman is a self-taught artist best known for his urban sketches, which he primarily creates on his iPad. It seems to be a coincidence that the word “sketch” is a part of his last name “sketcherman”; however, this is just his nickname. Sketcherman shared his anecdote about the background of his nickname. While he was sketching an urban scene in Hong Kong one afternoon, a curious little boy approached him to inquire into what he was doing. He then explained that he wa

Artist Megic graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with a strong talent in art, in addition to his skill in creating realistic artworks, bringing them to life. He is currently based in Shenzhen, China, and has continuously produced new pieces of art in the form of graffiti. Megic has become a popular figure among the younger generation in China through his street art, street wear apparel designs, and directing graffiti documentaries. His nickname “Megic” comes fr

Coming from Guangzhou, China, Shaw Daan is both a traditional Chinese painter and a graffiti artist. These two artistic techniques have come together to create her unique style of soft strokes and lines with solid and vibrant colours. In an interview, she explained that this style comes naturally to her, and that she subconsciously paints people and objects with a very delicate feel, and with intense colours. Growing up, Daan’s parents were both painters, meaning she was surr

Image taken from: https://okudasanmiguel.com/project/rainbow-thief/ Okuda San Miguel is a contemporary artist based in Madrid. His art is very distinguishable because his artworks consist of intense colours and sharp geometric shapes, which categorizes his art as pop surrealism. His work generally portrays humans, animals, bodies, and symbols that often express the meaning of life, existentialism, the universe, and the false freedom of capitalism. To him, his art is a way of

Photo taken from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx7Sb05Meqh/?img_index=1 Jasmine Saddiqui, or as she is recognized in the art community, Hera, is a renowned artist the world over. She is currently based in Berlin with her artistic partner, Falk Lehman, or Akut. With their names and artistic styles combined, they go by the name Herakut, which they use when creating artwork. They’re known for their general humanitarian approach to the craft, with their playful pieces carrying de

Alex Croft's Mural in Graham Street, Central Artist Alex Croft, from the UK, is most famous for his street art in Hong Kong, notably, the Kowloon Walled City painting on Graham Street. He was immersed in creativity from a young age due to his father being an art teacher and his upbringing between the Middle East and Hong Kong. In his formal studies, Croft pursued an illustration foundation degree in the UK, where his professors led him to earn his bachelor's degree in photog

The blue-tinted skyscrapers, the bustling markets, and the maze of hiking trails all coexist to create the unique landscape of Hong Kong. Specifically, its notable art scene welcomes traditional, contemporary, and abstract artists to share their personal styles with the public. While many art galleries populate the city, the street art displayed on old buildings and walls scattered throughout it is inescapable. Hong Kong’s famous street art also brings a unique twist to the c