Koreatown Tapestries

An ink map of Koreatown I made for "California Fool's Gold" in 2010. For Los Angeles's most densely-populated neighborhood, I decided to go more minimal in a nod to Korean graphic design. https://ericbrightwell.com/2010/05/17/california-fools-gold-exploring-koreatown-%EC%BD%94%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%84%ED%83%80%EC%9A%B4/

Koreatown shirt

Koreatown shirt

In 2017, on the tenth anniversary of exploring Los Angeles neighborhoods as "California Fool's Gold," I went on a few explorations accompanied and suggested by friends. My friend Machiko suggested that we explore the malls of Koreatown, which I thought was a great idea. https://ericbrightwell.com/2017/07/20/urban-rambles-exploring-koreatown-malls-with-machiko/

K-town Los Angeles. Visit. Represent. Korean Style.

Little Dominiques Nosebleed (2020) Album by The Koreatown Oddity

Koreatown Manhattan New York City - New York street photography and digital art by Eleonora Ingrid - Design for pillows, mugs, travel mugs, totes, shower curtains, tapestries, desk mats, clocks, stickers, masks, t-shirts and more.

Red Limousine in Koreatown, Manhattan, NYC - New York street photography by Eleonora Ingrid - Design for pillows, magnets, pins, travel mugs, totes, tapestries, stickers, masks, t-shirts and more.

A map I did of the Midtown region of Los Angeles. https://ericbrightwell.com/2011/07/14/california-fools-gold-a-midtown-primer/

Koreatown, NYC

Wilshire Park is a small neighborhood west of Koreatown in Midtown Los Angeles. It's home to the home seen in on the television series, My Three Sons. I explored it in 2009 for my series, "California Fool's Gold." https://ericbrightwell.com/2009/10/08/california-fools-gold-exploring-wilshire-park/

Wilshire Center is one of those somewhat vague sub-regions of Midtown Los Angeles defined around Wilshire Boulevard -- along the lines of Mid-Wilshire or Mid-City. There are, nevertheless, LADOT signs posted at what one would assume to be its borders -- although the northernmost extend into what is generally regarded to be East Hollywood. This, then, is my compromise and an attempt at a more sane definition, which includes Koreatown and Little Bangladesh, and areas otherwise undesignated to the east, west, and north.

In 2014, I explored the Little Seoul neighborhood in Garden Grove. Although largely obscured by the much larger Koreatown of Los Angeles, Little Seoul is a vibrant Korean enclave with its own interesting history. I included the map in the entry of my series, "California Fool's Gold." https://ericbrightwell.com/2014/05/20/visiting-orange-countys-little-seoul-happy-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/

A hand-drawn map I made of Orange County's Little Seoul, a fairly small Korean enclave in Garden Grove -- and yet nevertheless one of the largest Korean enclaves in the US. https://ericbrightwell.com/2014/05/20/visiting-orange-countys-little-seoul-happy-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/

Grab this design if you are missing Koreatown, All You Can Eat K-BBQ.

For fans of kpop

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Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Streetwear inspired design.

Murals in Ktown, LA. Original photograph.

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear

Evoke a sense of resilience with my Rooftop Koreans design tee. This shirt pays homage to a symbol of courage and community defense, blending cultural significance with urban style. Embrace a look that represents strength and unity, celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who stand together in times of challenge. 🏙️👕 #RooftopKoreansStyle #CourageousCommunityWear