Museum of Graffiti to Host Adam Fu in Honor of AAPI Heritage Month
The Museum of Graffiti in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District will present a powerful evening of culture, conversation, and community on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as it welcomes internationally renowned artist Adam Fu for a special event celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The program, part of Monster Energy’s ongoing cultural series, is free with RSVP and will run from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Best known for his electrifying neon-inspired street art, Adam Fu will take the stage to reflect on the contributions of Asian graffiti artists in shaping the global graffiti movement—a narrative often underrecognized in the broader scope of contemporary art history. With decades of firsthand experience and a body of work that bridges fine art and activism, Fu offers a singular perspective rooted in authenticity and evolution.
A Career Illuminated by Community and Change
Adam Fu’s introduction to graffiti came in the early 1990s in San Francisco, a city that served as a creative epicenter during the golden age of West Coast street art. As a student at the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts (SOTA), Fu began experimenting with tagging and bus-hopping before graduating to large-scale murals under the mentorship of legendary Bay Area writers Jase and Neon. His eventual induction into the BA crew, alongside artists like Apex and Giant, placed him at the heart of a movement that blurred lines between public rebellion and pure artistic innovation.
The late '90s brought both opportunity and loss, prompting Fu’s move to New York City in 2001. There, he shifted toward academic pursuits, earning a BA from SUNY Empire State College and an MFA in Product Design from the School of Visual Arts. But it was his reemergence in 2007—at a time when street art began intersecting more openly with political discourse—that would define his present-day trajectory.
Following the 2016 U.S. elections, Fu’s work took on a more urgent, activist tone. He adopted his now-signature neon aesthetic as a metaphor for visibility and attention—a visual language that could cut through noise while amplifying issues around community, identity, and justice.
An Evening of Cultural Conversation and Limited Releases
At the May 17 event, Fu will engage the audience in a dynamic conversation about the cultural footprint of Asian graffiti writers, drawing from his own personal journey and collaborative experiences across coastlines and continents. The evening also includes an exclusive poster signing and the debut of Fu’s limited-edition t-shirt, available only at the Museum of Graffiti.
This event aligns with the Museum’s mission to elevate diverse voices within graffiti culture and recognize the genre’s global roots. By showcasing Fu’s work and story, the evening underscores how Asian American artists have shaped—and continue to expand—the definition of street art across generations.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Location: Museum of Graffiti, 276 NW 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Admission: Free (RSVP required)
Reserve your spot: Eventbrite RSVP Link
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