Kowloon Bustle
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There is one name universally synonymous with Hong Kong’s graffiti scene. That name is Xeme. Xeme is widely recognized as one of the most prolific figures in the Hong Kong graffiti scene and the waider Asian graffiti and street art scene. He has a body of work that spans two decades and is responsible for the famous Invasian magazine, HKwalls and has contributed to a variety of streetwear labels. Xeme has solidified his reputation as a graffiti writer in a place where, once upon a time, it was pretty uncommon to see any street art.
Photography by Xeme (and friends) and art directed by Xeme himself, this is a unique portrait of a place in flux. This pocket-size book is an artwork in itself and will transport readers instantly to the streets of today’s Hong Kong.
“(Xeme) pioneered the use of Chinese characters in the art form (graffiti)” - Tatler Asia
“..the face of Hong Kong Graffiti” - Vice
64 pages
105 x 148mm, Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-7397509-0-9
Published: April 2023