2024 has been an incredible ride for TOTEMO, pushing the boundaries of street art and NFTs across Japan and beyond. Here’s a quick rewind of the year’s highlights:
🚀 January: Launching with DIG SHIBUYA
TOTEMO kicked off the year at DIG SHIBUYA, blending street art with tech in a vibrant showcase at the heart of Tokyo.
On January 12, we showcased a Live Art Digital Exhibition at Spotify O-EAST, bringing together digital artists and street art fans. We also featured exclusive merch items, connecting the physical and digital art worlds.
The excitement continued on January 13 at Koen-Dori, where we organized a Live Art session that captured the essence of street art in a bustling pedestrian-friendly zone. Visitors experienced the creative process in real time as artists transformed blank spaces into vibrant works of art.
🎨 February: ChrisRWK’s Shibuya Mural
In partnership with Tokyu Corporation, ChrisRWK painted a stunning mural at Shibuya Station, bringing his iconic characters to life in Tokyo’s busiest hub. The mural, titled “Heart of the City,” is a celebration of Shibuya’s vibrant energy and creative spirit.
🌍 February: “GRAFFITI THE WORLD!” in Singapore
We hit Singapore with the World Art Exhibition Tour, featuring live painting from SONG and exclusive merch from BAKIBAKI, ChrisRWK, TONA, and more Totemo artists.
🛒 May: TOTEMO × Taboo1 Merch Drop at Manhattan Records
TOTEMO kicked off our first-ever IRL merchandise sale with exclusive designs by the legendary Japanese graffiti artist Taboo1. Tees, hoodies, and tote bags from the “TOTEMO × Taboo1” collection were available at Manhattan Records in Shibuya and online, making a bold statement in urban culture.
✨ Summer: Harajuku Gets a Fresh Coat
Artists Muebon, Ali Six, and Chris Haven brought vibrant new murals to Harajuku, rooftops and walls. Including Design Festa gallery, infusing the streets with color and creativity.
🎉 July: Madblast Hiro at Dcentral Tokyo
We partnered with Madblast Hiro for a monumental mural at HYPERMIX, blending street art and NFTs for Dcentral Tokyo 2024 Art Fest, with Montana Cans Japan backing the project.
👕 July-August: Open Art Shibuya
TOTEMO’s T-shirts were showcased across key landmarks in Shibuya as part of OPEN ART SHIBUYA. Seven artists, including kuua, TONA, Taboo1, and ChrisRWK, displayed their designs on tees instead of traditional canvases. The exhibition spanned Shibuya Mark City, Shibuya Hikarie, and the Shibuya Ward Office.
🏛️ August: DAO Tokyo at Kanda Myojin Shrine
TOTEMO showcased NFT digital street art at DAO Tokyo, celebrating the fusion of decentralized tech and creativity at one of Japan’s most historic shrines.
🎨 September: Ledania’s Tokyo Masterpiece
We brought Ledania to Meguro, Tokyo, to add her signature burst of color to the urban landscape, captivating locals and tourists with this colorful mural.
🎉 November: Berlin Wall Mural at Deutschland Festival
In collaboration with the German Embassy Tokyo, TOTEMO artists Muebon, KAZZROCK, and La Mano Fria recreated a piece of the Berlin Wall at the Deutschland Festival. The two-day event featured live mural painting, celebrating German-Japanese cultural ties.
🎉 November: YONE MART Party Collab
TOTEMO teamed up with YONE MART for a Monthly Party, featuring kuua’s live spray art, DJ sets, and the best of Tokyo’s street culture.
✨December: NEW FORMS: “ANALOG INTELLIGENCE”
Closing the year with flair, TOTEMO did a collab for the opening show at the new location of Ultra Super New gallery in Tokyo.
With three TOTEMO artists: Yesca, La Mano Fria and Madblast Hiro! Find their merchandise collections at totemo.io @totemo.art
Stay tuned for more groundbreaking street art adventures in 2025!
And don’t forget we just launched our Handbook: For graffiti writers in Japan and our exclusive GRAFFITI/STREET ART WALKING TOUR in Shibuya and Harajuku!
