Futura Talks his “Kinetic Action” Solo Exhibition with Converse in Shanghai

Seminal graffiti artist Futura has had a busy year as of late. Having completed his “TIMEWARP”

16,108 Hypes 0 Comments

Seminal graffiti artist Futura has had a busy year as of late. Having completed his “TIMEWARP” exhibition in Moscow, he followed on soon after with his “Kinetic Action” exhibition at the Magda Danysz Gallery in Shanghai. Sponsored by Converse, the exhibition saw Futura paint new works in real-time on opening day, at one point painting his penchant symbols alongside a traditional Chinese calligrapher on a long scroll on the ground. Here, the artist speaks about the contrast between the bustling life in the Chinese city and the sterile environment within the gallery, as well speaking to approaching gallery works in the same way as he worked as an “outlaw artist on the street” — with limited tools and an open mind at his disposal.

If you’d like to stay up-to-date with all of the latest videos from HYPEBEAST’s YouTube channel, subscribe by clicking on the button below.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Converse Draws Inspiration from 'Space Jam' with the "Space Invader" Pack
Footwear

Converse Draws Inspiration from 'Space Jam' with the "Space Invader" Pack

Back in 1996, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of Air Jordan Retro 11s in Space Jam. His opponents –

adidas Originals Veritas Mid Two-Tone Woven Mesh Pack
Footwear

adidas Originals Veritas Mid Two-Tone Woven Mesh Pack

adidas Originals has unveiled a tonal approach to its newly released Veritas Mid silhouette. The

Lisa Leona's Photographs of Artists Before They Were Famous
Music

Lisa Leona's Photographs of Artists Before They Were Famous

Photographer, cinematographer and video director Lisa Leona shares with us a rare selection of

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Black/University Gold
Footwear

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Black/University Gold

Nike SB has unveiled its latest iteration to its iconic Dunk Low Pro silhouette, with a more

Beyoncé Releases Two New Songs with "Ring Off" and "7/11"
Music

Beyoncé Releases Two New Songs with "Ring Off" and "7/11"

Beyoncé has released full versions of her previously unreleased material “Ring Off” and “7/11,”


Hennessy Black: A Moment with Ben Clymer of HODINKEE
Fashion

Hennessy Black: A Moment with Ben Clymer of HODINKEE

In 2008, Ben Clymer hung up his hat as Project Manager at UBS to focus full-time on editorial

Photos Taken of Artists Before They Were Famous
Music 

Photos Taken of Artists Before They Were Famous

The cliché about a picture speaking a thousand words continues to ring true in this new insider

The Darkside Initiative x Vault by Vans 2014 Fall/Winter "Armored" Pack
Footwear

The Darkside Initiative x Vault by Vans 2014 Fall/Winter "Armored" Pack

The Darkside Initiative is the latest partner alongside Vans’ storied Vault collection. The

Wara from The NBHD Drops Visual to "Slangin"
Music 

Wara from The NBHD Drops Visual to "Slangin"

Since dropping his mixtape Kidnapped in August, Wara From The NBHD is proving himself formidable

A$AP Twelvyy - Glock Rivers
Music 

A$AP Twelvyy - Glock Rivers

The A$AP clan continues to widen its domination by numbers, this time with A$AP Twelvyy and his

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.