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Mina Kwon artworks

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Today I'm featuring artworks by Mina Kwon!   Mina Kwon is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Her work is mostly influenced by the hip-hop culture. Other than her artworks on her website, Mina produces Drake T-Shirts as well as designing fresh and contemporary album covers. Her illustrations often features characters and famous icons like Michael Jackson, P.Diddy, Snoop Dogg and The Simpsons. Do visit her website to view more of her awesome pieces! Mina Kwon    As I am a fan of Michael Jackson, I really love her pieces with MJ!!       Especially this one here. MJ x Mickey Mouse HAHA!    I mentioned earlier that Mina's artworks are also influenced by the hip hop culture. Here are some examples!   Kpop fans would probably know who is the dude above. Yeah he's Jay Park aka fresh prince of seoul! Jay Park actually first started dancing in his b-boying crew, Art of Movement (AOM). AOM was established in the y

Ximending (西門町) (Taipei)

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Ximending ( 西門町) is a must-visit neighbourhood shopping district while in Taipei! This shopping district have been called the Shibuya or Harujuku of Taipei. Fact: Ximending has more than 20 theaters and 6000 vendors. It is also a popular area for small concerts, album launches, and street performances.   This guy was rapping spontaneously about the things he sees around him! Damn awesome!   AND we were lucky enough to get a glimpse of JJ Lin who was having a promo for his new album! It was so cool when he had his entrance on a pretty white horse. I'm sure all of you out there would be familiar with the term 'bubble tea'. 'Bubble tea' was actually originated from Taichung, Taiwan during the 1980s. So Taiwan is the perfect place to have some authentic Bubble Teas! There are many brands out there. But when I was in Ximending, I love to buy from 2 particular shops, 'Ding Cha' (薡茶) and 'Come Buy'.   Look at the Chocol