TEM
Tem is a Mongolian multidisciplinary artist and creator of A.U.K (Ancient Urban Kids), a multicultural creative universe where ancient heritage meets urban lifestyle.
His work blends personal experience, cultural heritage, and contemporary pop culture through original characters, storytelling, and a wide range of mediums—from digital illustration and painting to murals, handcrafted objects, art figures, and paper engineering.
At the center of his practice is The Kid, a reflection of his own journey and curiosity, guided by the philosophy of
“Wandering through the Culture.”
#AUKbyTEM #AncientUrbanKids #TheKid #AUK #KeepTheCultureRolling #RaceSteady #RideTheSteppe #Хөдөлмөрөөдөл
A.U.K
A.U.K (Ancient Urban Kids) is a destination where ANCIENT heritage meets URBAN lifestyle.
With The Kid at its center, A.U.K shares culture through visual and physical creations bringing together art, storytelling, clothing, collectibles, and creative objects.
A.U.K is about exploring, creating, sharing, and connecting through culture.
#KeepTheCultureRolling
The_KID
The Kid is the central character of A.U.K and a reflection of Tem's own journey.
Born in the Mongolian steppe, he carries ancient heritage while exploring the world through hip-hop, pop culture, fashion, racing, and creativity.
Curious and always moving, The Kid explores without a fixed destination—learning, experiencing, sharing, and connecting along the way.
“Wandering through the Culture.”
Guided by his ancestral spirit, The Pa, The Kid carries the past into the present while continuing to discover what comes next.