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- ST/ART is an occasional collective of some of Hong Kong's most active urban artists, formed to legitimise, document and support the growing urban art culture in Hong Kong. The ongoing project is an initiative of ChinaStylus. See more at: www.start.hk
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Asia's First Regional Graffiti Jam
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008 12:54PM / Standard Entry
Not content with recently putting out Asia's first graffiti magazine INVASION, Friendly, Stan and Co are currrently organising Asia's first ever region-wide graffiti jam - WALL LORDS.
Coming to a wall near you this summer across five cities - Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei - the event aims to provide a platform for the Asian graffiti community to interact and exchange ideas through competition.
Positive stuff as always from a positve crew. Respect!
Check it out at: www.wall-lords.com
Jay FC
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Asia's First Graffiti Magazine
Friday, Jul 18, 2008 11:57AM / Standard Entry
INVASIAN Magazine has landed - Asia's first ever magazine dedicated to graffiti and urban culture in the region. More than 70 full colour bilingual pages of graffiti from all over Asia as well as related features, interviews, reviews, news and products. Get a copy from Basheer Books, Silver Union or from ChinaStylus studio in Central.
Many congratulations to the INVASIAN crew - Sinic, Stan and Friendly.
Jay FC
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ST/ART in YEN Magazine (Australia)
Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 9:57AM / Standard Entry
One of Australia's leading indie magazines YEN just did a piece on art collectives around the world and we're proud to say that they chose us to represent.... Yet more proof that HK is quickly gaining a deserved reputation as a seriously creative place...
Thanks to Mel at YEN Magazine for the support...
Jay FC.
The article excerpt for those that want to read it:
ART ATTACK
Meet the coolest collectives from around the world – they’ve joined forces to challenge the old-school studio set up
ST/ART - Hong Kong
Art-illery:
*COM, Start from Zero, Grapicairlines, C#, Katol, Ping, ESP, KS1, Big Mad
WEAPONS OF CHOICE:
Spray paint, sunshine
“We live in one of the most crazy, densely populated cities on earth. It’s both frustrating and inspiring. It constantly changes and those changes affect what we do and who we are. Our exhibitions relate directly to what’s happening in Hong Kong at the time,” says *COM. It’s a focus that’s earned ST/ART much praise in their home city, as seen in their highly acclaimed 450/SQ. FT. exhibition, “It was the most ambitious thing we have ever attempted and features more than 450 canvases, each measuring one square foot. The whole exhibition was a take on the issue of space in Hong Kong – the lack of it and the high price. We wanted to show that a square foot can have a lot of value beyond a mere commodity to be traded. The show was really well received across the board. We gave ourselves a massive pat on the back for that one.”
*COM describes the space he and his mates Big Mad and Start From Zero started back in 2005 as “unceasingly positive and devoid of any in-fighting that so often characterizes the scene”. And that’s the way they want it to stay “Artists that become involved with ST/ART must have enthusiasm and a sense of humour. We’re a really easy-going bunch. We talk a lot. Mutual respect ensures that everyone’s voice is heard.” Mutual goals also play a part in motivating them to keep moving and creating. “We just want to be able to do what we love and spend more time hanging out in the sun with friends and family.”
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Stop Motion Graffiti
Friday, May 23, 2008 2:07PM / Standard Entry
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Start From Zero
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:13AM / Standard Entry
The enigmatic and always busy mystery that is Start From Zero dropped into HQ last night to give us a big bag of new posters, Ts and hats.. Nice.. It's all good stuff and you can check out what else he's got going on over at www.startfromzero.org
You can also catch him doing his thing live at the France x HK event on May 30th at HiTec. In the meantime, here's a recent SFZ piece we spotted in the 'hood.
Jay FC
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