Persue Launches "Wet Paint" Exhibition in Tokyo's Basement Ginza

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Following shows in NYC and Miami, LA-based artist Persue recently launched his traveling “Wet Paint” exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. Located at Basement Ginza, the presentation features striking artwork on “Wet Paint” labels that are commonly found throughout New York City subway stations. Persue alongside leading visual artists such as Tristan Eaton, Stash, Wane, YAS 5 and more have partcipated in the exhibit to display their own original creations. Accompanying the works are select goods for sale.

Head to WeAreWetPaint.com to view all “Wet Paint” works for sale. In other art stories, Takashi Murakami teamed up with INSTINCTOY on limited edition Kaikai and Kiki figures.

Basement Ginza
Ploom Shop Ginza B1F
4-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku Japan

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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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