POW! WOW! Korea 2017 Spotlights Captivating Street Art

The first-ever edition at the South Korean capital.

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A slew of stunning murals was created for the first-ever POW! WOW! Korea event in Seoul. Courtesy of seasoned street art photographers Brandon Shigeta and TJ Choe, images of completed artworks from the inaugural festival are available to peruse. Renowned visual artists such as Tristan Eaton, Persue, Laurence Vallieres and Andrew Hem painted large-scale murals for the public event. Not to mention, a handful of collaborative pieces are in the line-up as well.

Check out the gallery above and head over to POW! WOW!’s official website to learn more. You can also check out POW! WOW! Worcester highlights from last month.

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Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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