Starting in October 2024, LUGOSIS and STRATO will relaunch their "Like A Dream" Asia tour, with the first stop in Taipei at AKA Automotive Arts. LUGOSIS and STRATO have expressed their excitement about holding their first solo exhibition in Taipei, promising plenty of surprises. "This feels like a dream come true for us, and we believe this will be one of the most unforgettable exhibitions of the year!"
LUGOSIS is a multidisciplinary artist from Italy, currently based in Berlin. His creations span street art, graffiti, tattoos, and illustrations, and are known for their rebellious and unconventional style. His work is whimsical and grotesque, often using simple cartoon figures to explore complex social issues, with a particular focus on marginalized individuals. His artistic style is heavily influenced by Milan's street culture, blending urban rawness with finesse, and has been exhibited globally. LUGOSIS has collaborated with renowned brands such as Nike, Tods, Dr. Martens, and Carhartt, further solidifying his international reputation.
STRATO, also from Italy and residing in Berlin, is a graffiti artist known for his vibrant use of color and strong sense of humor in his visual art. His work often anthropomorphizes animals, using bold colors to express the richness of street culture. The collaborative works between LUGOSIS and STRATO are filled with creativity and a rebellious spirit. During the pandemic, the duo continued creating large murals in different cities across Europe, showcasing the vitality of street art. Their styles complement each other, with LUGOSIS’ grotesque cartoon characters intertwining with STRATO’s humorous visual design, injecting energy and freshness into urban spaces.
Boy's Garage has specially provided a rare Alfa Romeo 4C, a discontinued sports car, as part of the artistic creation, reflecting the duo's pursuit of speed and freedom in their work. The rebellious spirit of street culture and the immediacy of expression are incorporated into the design, turning it into a one-of-a-kind art piece.
Second Floor , Taiwan’s largest brunch chain, offers a relaxed and comfortable dining atmosphere, popular among young people and families. Its second brand,
OFFTEA, caters to the younger market with an innovative fusion of Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea. Through cross-industry collaboration, they bring artistic creativity into their culinary creations.
in89 Digital Cinemax, a well-known luxury digital cinema chain in Taiwan, located on Wuchang Street in Taipei's Ximending district, will showcase urban graffiti by the artists as part of the street culture experience.
No.X merges art and digital technology, offering cross-platform interactive web design, software development, and virtual experience solutions, blending aesthetics with digital art.
Hotel Resonance is a hotel brand focused on lifestyle aesthetics and cultural experiences, combining local cultural elements with modern design to provide guests with a comfortable and design-driven stay.
Exhibition dates: October 19, 2024, to November 10, 2024
Exhibition venue: AKA Automotive Arts, No. 33, Lane 258, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei
Curatorial organizations: AKA Automotive Arts & Area 53 Studio
Special thanks to: Hotel Hotel, Second Floor Group, in89 Digital Cinemax Co., Ltd., no.X Media Digit Co.,Ltd, Boy's Garage and AWM-Abundant World Media.
