The Malay Mail
Date: April 15, 2018
TAIPEI, April 15 — At the edge of a bustling shopping district, Taiwan’s graffiti artists are
(From left) Graffiti artists Joker, Jimmy Cheng, Vestar Fu and Bio (upper) pose for photo in front of graffiti showing their latest artwork depicting Taiwan’s presidential candidates. — AFP pic
finding a safe haven for their art at a revitalised park.
More parts of the island have welcomed legal graffiti zones as Taiwan seeks to cast itself as a hub for creativity and design.
One of the best known is the Taipei Cinema Park, just blocks away from the neon-lit Ximending district — the heart of youth culture in the capital.
Adorning walls around the plaza and along the surrounding alleyways, colourful murals have transformed a once derelict area into a beguiling visitor attraction.
Not only is graffiti in the zone sanctioned by authorities, artists can also rest assured their artwork will be seen and respected, said Jimmy Cheng, who manages the graffiti space.
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