Urban Break 2023, considered Asia’s foremost contemporary street art fair, is gearing up for its return this July in COEX, southern Seoul. The fair, which features a wide range of Millennial and Gen Z- oriented subculture exhibits, including street art, art toys, webtoons, graffiti, and tattoos, aims to create an enjoyable festival experience with interactive artist booths, engaging activities, and live performances. The fourth edition, set for July 13 to 16, will be based on the theme, Crazy Experience.
One of the interactive highlights of the fair is The Wall Breaker, a live graffiti competition with simultaneous music from a DJ. Visitors can watch this competition, and also participate in a tattoo exhibition featuring works from six artists, including BTS’s Jungkook’s tattooist Polyc.
The fair will also be introducing an art exhibit showcasing PZLO, an AI artist developed by Urban Break Committee, exhibiting machine-generated artworks in urban and street art. Visitors are invited to engage in an eco-initiative participatory project through PZLO Photo Book, where they can create images and write messages of endangered animals that will be displayed on a massive media wall. In celebration of hip-hop’s golden anniversary this year, the Museum of Graffiti in the United States will join the fair through their exhibition of “The Art of Hip-Hop, spotlighting artists who have visually represented hip-hop’s distinct identity through graffiti, photography, illustration, graphic design, and logo art.
Urban Break continues to expand its reach as a leading contemporary street art fair and transcends geographical barriers with its emphasis on emerging subcultures. The fair’s progress in incorporating AI technology in art exhibited and environmentally sustainable practices highlights its forward-thinking vision and potential to raise awareness of their existence.
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What is Urban Break 2023?
Urban Break 2023 is considered Asia's foremost contemporary street art fair that showcases a wide range of Millennial and Gen Z-oriented subculture exhibits, including street art, art toys, webtoons, graffiti, and tattoos.
When and where will Urban Break 2023 take place?
Urban Break 2023 will take place from July 13 to 16 in COEX, southern Seoul.
What is the theme of Urban Break 2023?
The fourth edition of Urban Break 2023 will be based on the theme, Crazy Experience.
What are some of the interactive highlights of Urban Break 2023?
The Wall Breaker, a live graffiti competition with simultaneous music from a DJ, and a tattoo exhibition featuring works from six artists, including BTS's Jungkook's tattooist Polyc, are some of the interactive highlights of the fair.
What is the PZLO exhibit at Urban Break 2023?
The PZLO exhibit at Urban Break 2023 is an art exhibit showcasing an AI artist developed by Urban Break Committee, exhibiting machine-generated artworks in urban and street art. Visitors can also engage in an eco-initiative participatory project through PZLO Photo Book.
What is the Museum of Graffiti exhibit at Urban Break 2023?
The Museum of Graffiti exhibit at Urban Break 2023 is an exhibition called “The Art of Hip-Hop, spotlighting artists who have visually represented hip-hop's distinct identity through graffiti, photography, illustration, graphic design, and logo art.
What makes Urban Break unique as a contemporary street art fair?
Urban Break's emphasis on emerging subcultures, incorporation of AI technology in art exhibited, and environmentally sustainable practices makes it stand out as a forward-thinking and socially conscious street art fair.
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