Hongi - The breath of life by Italian artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino aka Millo @_millo_ at 105 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand in October 2019 for Street Prints Manaia, International Art Festival @street_prints. Photos taken February 2025. Thanks to @streetartcities app for leading me to Whangārei.
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'Hongi - The breath of life - I painted this mural for Street Print Manaia Festival.
HONGI is the traditional Māori greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing one’s nose and forehead (at the same time) to another person at an encounter.
During the hongi, the “ha”, or breath of life is exchanged and intermingled.
The breath of life is also considered the sharing of both parties’ souls.
Through the exchange of this physical greeting, one is no longer considered “manuhiri” visitor, but rather “tangata whenua, one of the people of the land.' @_millo_
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Artist website: https://millo.biz
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Millo & Seth Exhibition: A Journey ‘Beyond’ the Walls at GGA Gallery

The Millo & Seth exhibition at GGA Gallery brings a universe of shared travels indoors. It offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative spirit of two of street art’s most thoughtful globetrotters. Street art is, by its nature, ephemeral. Murals exist in the wild, subject to the whims of weather and time. However, in “Beyond,” Italian artist Millo and French artist Seth Globepainter capture the enduring spirit of their worldly travels. They transpose the monumental scale of their outdoor murals onto the intimate walls of GGA Gallery in Wynwood Walls, Miami. This shift is not a departure but a distillation of their experiences. Ultimately, it provides a contemplative space for their shared narratives. The Millo & Seth exhibition is a testament to the power of street art to find new contexts without losing its soul.

This exhibition is a significant cultural moment for Miami, a global hub for street art. It features thirty new works—fifteen from each artist—their first collaborative canvas, and a site-specific installation. “Beyond” invites audiences to step past the surface, into a world where imagination is both the destination and the guide.

Millo & Seth Exhibition at GGA GALLERY in Wynwood Walls, Miami

The Cartography of Collaboration

At the heart of the Millo & Seth exhibition is a large map that anchors the space. It charts the artists’ extensive journeys. Red pins mark Millo’s path and blue pins mark Seth’s. Consequently, the map traces their intersecting paths across more than fifty countries and over eighteen shared locations. This map is more than just a geographical record. Instead, it is a visual prologue to the stories that unfold on the canvases. Each point represents a moment of connection and a shared history of creating art for communities around the globe.

A central video installation further deepens this sense of a shared journey. It pairs murals created by both artists in the same cities over the years, from Mumbai to Shanghai. This juxtaposition is a powerful testament to how two distinct artistic visions can interpret a single place. What does it mean for two artists to leave their mark on the same city? How do their individual perspectives enrich a collective narrative?

Two Worlds, One Narrative: Millo’s Architectures and Seth’s Dreamers

Though their styles are visually distinct, the works of Millo and Seth engage in a compelling dialogue. Millo, an architect by training, creates intricate black-and-white cityscapes. These scenes are inhabited by oversized, whimsical figures. His monochromatic worlds, often punctuated by a splash of color, explore themes of vulnerability and connection in the modern urban environment. His work invites a closer look, revealing layers of emotion that one might miss on a bustling street. The contemporary art in Wynwood gains a new dimension through his lens.

In contrast, Seth Globepainter is known for his brightly colored, faceless children. They are often caught in moments of quiet contemplation or playful escape. These figures, frequently seen disappearing into vibrant vortexes, are vessels of imagination. By leaving their faces anonymous, Seth invites viewers to project their own stories onto the canvas. Thus, he creates a deeply personal experience. His art transforms public spaces into places for reflection.

When viewed together, their works amplify one another. Millo’s structured architectures provide a compelling backdrop for Seth’s dreamlike figures. This contrast highlights their shared thematic ground: the power of imagination and the universal desire to find our place in the world. Seeing the Millo and Seth collaborative canvas is a highlight, showing their styles merging seamlessly.

From Concrete Walls to Gallery Halls: The Significance of ‘Beyond’

Bringing street art indoors is a deliberate act of recontextualization. This street art exhibition in Miami allows for a different kind of engagement. Freed from the urban environment’s distractions, viewers can appreciate the finer details—the brushwork and the subtle nuances of composition. This intimate setting fosters a deeper connection with the art and the artists’ intentions. For anyone wondering what to see at Wynwood Walls, this exhibition should be at the top of the list.

This transition from public to private space does not abandon the accessibility of street art. Rather, it offers a new lens through which to view it. It is a chance to see the work of the Millo artist and Seth Globepainter art up close. It allows us to understand the complexity of their practice beyond the sheer scale of their outdoor murals. The gallery becomes a space for quiet contemplation, where the ephemeral is given a sense of permanence. The Millo & Seth exhibition at GGA Gallery is more than just a collection of paintings; it is a living archive, a celebration of creative kinship, and an invitation to journey ‘Beyond’ the familiar. This is truly one of the best art exhibitions in Miami for 2025.

Exhibition Details:

  • What: “Beyond,” a dual exhibition by Millo and Seth
  • Where: GGA Gallery at Wynwood Walls, 266 NW 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127
  • When: On view through November 16th, 2025
  • Gallery Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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