Jerkface Unveils Felix the Cat, Astro Boy & Pikachu-Inspired Mural in Hong Kong

Located at Starstreet Precinct in Wan Chai.

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New York City-based artist Jerkface recently touched down in Hong Kong to put up an eye-catching new mural titled “I’m from the future, go to China.” The large-scale public work spotlights abstract interpretations of beloved pop culture cartoon characters, Felix the Cat, Astro Boy, and Pikachu. Collectively, the street art piece boasts a composition of smooth lines and vivid colors. You can view the mural in person at the Starstreet Precinct neighborhood in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

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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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