WHAT
From the subway yards and parking lots of 1970s New York, *Art Karnival welcomes China’s largest and first major exhibition of graffiti and street art. Curated by Jeffrey Deitch and supported by the K11 Art Foundation, the 5-part exhibition covers the vast history of graffiti and street art. Featuring over 100 works and over 30 artists, the show showcases iconic pieces by veterans such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and FUTURA to young bloods like KAWS, AIKO, and more! In addition, visitors can also try their hand at creating their personal graffiti tags, and unleash their creativity by turning virtual walls into bold-coloured masterpieces in the Kingspray Graffiti VR Game.

Tickets:
General HK$85 (full price HK$100)
Concession HK$45 (full price HK$50)
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Complimentary guided tours are available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin regularly.
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*Art Karnival is K11 MUSEA’s initiative, and showcases over 160 world-class artworks for Hong Kong Art Week. Besides the ‘City as Studio’ exhibition, there are also limited-time pop-ups, performances, art merchandise, guided tours, art-themed gastronomic offerings.

WHY
Street art as a medium has a complicated history within the subject of art. The presentation traces the evolution of graffiti and street art across generations, styles, and geographies, and lets audiences dive deep into how the medium has slowly evolved creatively to become a veritable art form. With names such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and KAWS, the exhibition pays homage to one of the 20th century’s most important art movements through an immersive and informative experience that appeals to both art newbies and aficionados alike.