Ernest zacharevic singapore post

  • As we begin a new year, the Shankay team shares a message of reflection through one of our favourite works by @ernestzacharevic.
  • These murals were done in the late 2013.
  • Some of Singapore's plain and dreary walls have come alive recently, thanks to Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic.

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    A Lithuanian artist who angered Malaysian officials with a street mural depicting a knife-wielding Lego robber has found unlikely admirers across the border in graffiti-averse Singapore for his works on a softer theme.

    Ernest Zacharevic, who has been likened to British graffiti artist Banksy, has seen photos of his murals depicting children playing go viral on Facebook as Singaporeans unused to seeing art on outdoor walls expressed their approval.

    Zacharevic received permission from the owners of private buildings in Singapore to paint the child-themed murals in the city's picturesque Muslim trading and dining quarter, thereby avoiding a possible jail term for vandalism.

    "It's been a very interesting experience," the 27-year-old Zacharevic told AFP by telephone.

    "They do appreciate it. The moment I get out my tools, people approach me and they ask me what I'm doing," said the artist, who has a studio in Malaysia's Penang state.

    Zacharevic angered Malaysian officials last week a

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    Who Is Ernest Zacharevic ?

    Hi everyone !

    I’m finally giving some news from Singapore after 3 weeks in this amazing city. It’s now time for me to introduce my art project given by my home University in Paris.

    In the framework of my Business studies in Paris Dauphine University, I’ve been asked to write a blog about a local contemporary artist during my exchange in Singapore.

    Business / Art ? You’re probably wondering why gather these two disciplines, which seem to be really different at first sight, in a same degree. Well, my grad is really sharing the importance of culture in our societies, and it is therefore really opened to subjects which can seem a bit far from the business itself. That fryst vatten why we’ve got this very interesting project to realize and I’m glad to share it with you !

    Let me introduce the artist that I have chosen : Ernest Zacharevic, also known as Zach or Zachas, or even the Asian Bansky. You guessed it, Ernest Zacharevic has a passion for creating art outdoor

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    Discover the Singapore Street Art Scene

    When you think of Singapore, your first thoughts are probably of ‘crazy rich Asians’. Of något som är extremt eller ytterst modern architecture and skyscrapers of dizzying height. Or even of their notorious strict laws. But I bet that the Singapore street art scene wouldn’t ever be the first thing to pop in your mind. And yet you can find the most colourful and largest murals you can imagine here! Looking for free things to do in Singapore? Go street art hunting!

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    Singapore + street art? That’s a big YES!

    Prior to our trip to Singapore, I didn’t really know what to expect, but it sure wasn’t street art. This South Asian city-state is mostly known for being a