Kentaro Yoshida moved to Sydney from Japan over a decade ago. A regularly exhibiting artist, his past collaborations include Converse, Billabong and Hurley.

Sydney

"Definitely go to the pub near a beach, like The Steyne in Manly, and have a couple of pints during the daytime."

Hotel Steyne

"I live in Manly, slightly up the hill, where you can find more houses than units or apartments."

Manly

"My favourite surf spot if the swell is good…It’s a nice, left kind of break."

Barrenjoey Beach

"I normally go to a cafe called the MONAKA… They give a traditional Japanese breakfast but Australianised: a mix of the Aussie and the Japanese breakfast"

Cafe Monaka

"It's run by my good friend Shoji… One year he got the best barista in Australia that's how I actually could start drinking coffee. I couldn't drink coffee before, but he basically gave me a really good cup."

Artificer Coffee

"If I want to see beautiful surfboards or fresh products for camping or clothing, I normally go to Keel Surf."

Keel Surf & Supply

"They explain and curate Aboriginal art with the proper historical background… Also I had a chance to paint murals at the main hall back in 2019, so that was one of the most unforgettable experiences for me."

Art Gallery of New South Wales

An artists tour of the nothern beaches

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An artists tour of the nothern beaches

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