Wide and shiny paintings present large overlays of anime culture, street art and famous brands, creating a kaleidoscope that reflects urban life in East Asia today. This resonates in Taiwan, where such brands are also a cornerstone of daily life, and where Japanese urban lifestyle is often seen as a model for development. “That similarity was part of our considerations in making this exhibition.”Most of Mr’s art blends street art with anime subculture. “Murakami encouraged him to use his otaku passion and his past as a yanki bad boy to create art,” Hsu says. He just asked to eat street food or at convenience stores.”Another room features large, wall-sized snapshots of his neighborhood.

Source: Taipei Times February 09, 2026 17:13 UTC