ST/ART is an occasional collective of some of Hong Kong's most active urban artists, formed to legitimise, document and support the growing urban art culture in

ST/ART is an occasional collective of urban artists, formed to encourage, explore and document urban art culture in Hong Kong. The ongoing project is a ChinaStylus initiative.

Through events, exhibitions and collaborations, the ST/ART collective aims to challenge and widen the traditional perception of “graffiti”, legitimise genuine urban art and at the same time question the value of the established commercial 'art' scene.

ST/ART exists to provide a positive forum and exposure for the growing number of talented urban artists in Hong Kong, as well as providing avenues for their work.

Since its inception at the start of 2005, the collective has curated and funded three of its own successful group exhibitions; RE:ST/ART, 450/SQ.FT and 10:10 Hong Kong Vision – all of which attracted considerable media attention and public support, while at the same time raising money for several local charities.

The collective has appeared at several local festivals, enjoyed press, TV and radio support and also been commissioned to provide artwork for several local and overseas publications. ST/ART has also been invited on major collaborative projects with Reebok, Evisu and Tiger Beer among others.

Current artists include; GraphicAirlines, *COM, Start From Zero, C#, Big Mad, KS1, Katol, ESP, Ping.

Check the regularly updated website at www.start.hk for images and information on all past projects, artists, upcoming events and stuff to buy.

EXHIBITIONS

July 2007 – 10/10 Hong Kong Vision : Past / Future July 2006 – 450/SQ.FT January 2006 – RE:ST/ART

EVENTS

January 2008 – Clockenflap Festival October 2006 – Rockit Festival August 2006 – The Farm Youth Outreach December 2005 – Reebok DJ Shoe Launch

COLLABORATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS & COMMISIONS

October 2007 – ST/ART vs RBK v2 August 2007 – High&Dry Exhibition June 2007 – ST/ART vs Tiger June 2007 – ST/ART vs Epoch June 2007 – Youth Arts Foundation April 2007 – EVISU Cube Gallery January 2007 – Asia City Publishing January 2007 – Child Development Council November 2006 – Crazy Label Toys Expo September 2006 – Youth Outreach Centre, Chaiwan August 2006 – Feel Good Project May 2006 – Royal Elastics Dek Art Exhibition December 2005 – ST/ART vs RBK v1 July 2005 – ST/ART vs Monchichi March 2005 – ST/ART vs Om Lounge January 2005 – ST/ART vs YUMLA

MEDIA

Milk Magazine, SCMP, HK Economic Times, IdN, HK Headline, ISH, DPI Magazine, Beats Magazine, HINGE, Wall Street Journal, East Touch, Apple Daily, Lime Magazine, Friday, Spy, HK Magazine, 8 Days Magazine, Taxi, Ampersand, TVB, Dolce Vita, Sun Daily, Monday, RTHK