Graffiti by Tsang Tsou-choi at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui .

Why graffiti has never taken off in oh-so-law-abiding Hong Kong

Graffiti artists are few and far between in Hong Kong. ‘Taggers’ say it hasn’t caught on because of young people’s eclectic tastes, the heavy hand of teachers and a desire not to break the law

Ben Sin and Ben Westcott

Published: 7:02am, 5 Jun, 2016

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

Graffiti by Tsang Tsou-choi at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui .

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Ben Sin

Ben is an independent tech writer covering the latest gadgets - as well as review the occasional film - for the South China Morning Post. Prior to this, he was a five-year staff with the company, first as a culture writer and then later a sub-editor. He's also held staff writing positions with the Village Voice and Sports Illustrated in New York, and has been published in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.