Kowloon Bustle

Behind the Scenes of a Hong Kong Grafitti Writer

Xeme

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English

Stickerbomb
01 February 2025

Graffiti & street art

Series: Hello my name is

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see Hong Kong through the eyes of a legendary artist. Photography by Xeme (and friends) and art directed by Xeme himself this is a unique portrait of a place influx. This pocket size book is an artwork to itself and will transport readers instantly to the streets of today's Hong Kong.

AUTHOR: There is one name universally synonymous with Hong Kong's graffiti scene. That name is Xeme. Xeme is widely recognised as one of most prolific figures in the Hong Kong graffiti scene and the wider 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 street wear 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 type of street art.

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Unique insight into street art and graffiti in Hong Kong .

Focuses on one of Asia's leading urban artists .

Unique art direction targeting all art and design enthusiasts .

From the team behind the best-selling Laurence King published Stickerbomb book series

57 colour illustrations

By: Xeme
Imprint: Stickerbomb
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 148mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 76g
ISBN: 9781739750909
ISBN 10: 173975090X
Series: Hello my name is
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

There is one name universally synonymous with Hong Kong’s graffiti scene. That name is Xeme. Xeme is widely recognised as one of most prolific figures in the Hong Kong graffiti scene and the wider 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 street wear 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 type of street art.

Reviews for Kowloon Bustle: Behind the Scenes of a Hong Kong Grafitti Writer

One of the greatest exponents of the genre in Italy -- TGCOM24 NEWS You can spend hours with their work and always discover something new -- Gunther Michels