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Paris: Shepard Fairey ‘Earth Crisis’ at the Eiffel Tower
Shepard Fairey unveiled his latest work “Earth Crisis”: a giant sphere suspended between the first and second floor of the Eiffel Tower, a call to action to address the global environmental crisis. Visible from November 20 to 26th, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged COP21, Earth Crisis, Eiffel Tower, Galerie Itinerrance, Paris, Shepard fairey
Paris: Roule Petit Ougandais @ Quartier General
From 23 to 25 Octobre 2015, the association Roule Petit Ougandais and Yvette Production present Road to Mukono, an exhibition of customised skateboards by 80 international artists at Quartier Général in Paris. The funds will help children in Uganda to learn and … Continue reading
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Tagged auction, Roule Petit Ougandais, Skateboard
Paris: Brusk – ‘Ad Vitam Eternam’
Member of the Da Mental Vaporz crew , multidisciplinary artist Brusk is one of the leading figures of Street Art in France, with mastering techniques in graffiti , but also lightgraff, sculpture, installation and 3D animation. For his first Parisian … Continue reading
Paris: Jeff Koons Retrospective – Centre Pompidou
In collaboration with the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Pompidou in Paris is currently presenting the first exhaustive retrospective devoted to Jeff Koons in Europe until 27 April 2015. Through a chronological itinerary, the retrospective features around 100 sculptures and … Continue reading
Paris: Richard Prince – New Figures
New York based contemporary artist Richard Prince goes neo-Cubist with a beautiful body of photo collage paintings titled New Figures at Gallery Almine Rech in Paris. The drawn lines, pale colors, and collaged shapes refer to Picasso’s elegant lines and … Continue reading
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Tagged Almine Rech Gallery, New Figures, Paris, Richard Prince
Paris: Vhils – Vestiges
After completing his walls for the Paris Nuit Blanche (Covered here), Portugese artist Vhils just opened a new solo show ‘Vestiges‘ at Magda Danyz gallery. Engraving portraits and abstract patterns on cork, metal, wood and paper, Vhils continue to explore the … Continue reading
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Tagged butterflyartnews, Magda Danysz, Paris, Solo show, Vestiges, Vhils
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Studio Visit: Pimax (Paris)
We popped by the studio of Parisian artist Pimax as he prepares for his upcoming group show ‘GOLDO Expo’ at Galerie Sakura. The studio space which used to store graves is surrounded by giant spraycans, a lifesize dummy policeman, as … Continue reading
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Tagged butterflyartnews, Goldfuck, impressionnourf, Pimax, Studio visit
Paris: Quentin Garel, AJ Fosik & Kate Clark @ Galerie LJ
Galerie LJ is currently featuring a group exhibition on the theme of animal sculptures, with works from Quentin Garel, AJ Fosik and Kate Clark whose sculptures are a mix between taxidermy and anthropomorphism. View … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Fosik, Galerie LJ, Kate Clark, Lowbrow, Paris, Quentin Garel, surrealism, Taxidermy
Paris: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Fondation Louis Vuitton, the philanthropic wing of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, is opening a 41,441-square-foot art museum in Paris on 27 October to share its cultural values with the general public. The new glass building was designed by the architect … Continue reading
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Tagged butterflyartnews, Fondation, Louis Vuitton, Paris
Paris: FIAC Highlights
The 41 Edition of the French International Art Fair (FIAC) started with a bit of scandal. The ‘Christmas Tree‘ by Paul McCarthy on Place Vendome which was supposed to officially launch the FIAC was destroyed before the opening by vandals … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, Art, butterflyartnews, Fair, Fiac, Grand Palais, International, Paris
Paris: FIAC / (OFF)ICIELLE ART FAIR / STREET ART
Also new this year for the FIAC / (OFF)ICIELLE Art Fair is a Street Art programme, curated by Nicolas Laugero Lasserre. French and international artists have been invited to paint the walls on the wharf of the Cité de la Mode … Continue reading
Paris: (OFF)ICIELLE Art Fair
After the art week in London ( covered here), Paris is hosting a series of art fairs and events. (OFF)ICIELLE, FIAC’s new event, is held from 22 to 26 October at Les Docks – Cité de la Mode et du … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, Art, butterflyartnews, Fair, Fiac, Hors les Murs, International, Officielle Art Fair, Paris
Paris: 100Taur – Monsters in my closet
French Lowbrow artist 100TAUR ( see our studio visit here) just opened his latest solo show ‘Monsters in my closet‘ at Artoyz gallery in Paris. The exhibition features a comprehensive body of work, from drawings, engraving, mixed media paintings to taxidermy … Continue reading
Studio Visit: 100TAUR (Toulouse)
Following his group shows in the US and recent installation at the Toulouse Museum (FR), we visited the cabinet of curiosities of Low Brow French artist 100taur as he prepares for his upcoming solo show ‘Monsters in my closet’ at the … Continue reading
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Tagged 100taur, closet, in, Low Brow, Monsters, my, Paris, Pop surrealist, Studio visit, Toulouse
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Streets: Paris Nuit Blanche 2014 – Part 3
For the last instalment of our Nuit Blanche coverage in Paris dedicated to Street Art, Swoon covered the walls of former Massena train station. The installation refers to the Motherhood theme, and her intricate lace paper cut-outs highlight the fragility and … Continue reading
Streets: Paris Nuit Blanche 2014 – Part 2
As we continue wandering through the streets of Paris for the Nuit Blanche (covered here) we saw the new mural from Portugese artist Vhils at the Children Hospital Necker. As they were adding the finishing touches in the Halle Freyssinet, we … Continue reading
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Tagged Brusk, Dan23, Jean Faucheur, Jef Aerosol, Monkey Bird, SFT Moscato, Vhils
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Streets: Paris Nuit Blanche 2014 – Part 1
While usually artworks during the Nuit Blanche only last one night, this year selected artists have been invited to create long term works. We caught up with some of them as they prepare for the big night. Large scale murals … Continue reading
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Tagged Jan Vormann, Nuit Blanche, Paris, Spy, streets, Thomas Canto, Tristan Eaton
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Streets: Borondo (Paris)
This year edition of the Nuit Blanche opening on the 4th October in Paris is celebrating Street Art with an open air museum in some districts. Fresh from the Nuart festival (covered here), Spanish artist Borondo has started painting a … Continue reading
Studio Visit: Ludo – Chaos Theory (Paris)
We visited the studio of French artist Ludo in Paris as he prepares for his London solo show Chaos Theory at Lazarides Rathbone. Using his trademark neon green and monochrome palette, Ludo’s new body of work illustrates themes of dissolute … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterfly, chaos, Ludo, Paris, Studio visit, theory
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Paris Streets: Invader ‘Picasso’
During the summer Space Invader put up a new piece featuring a large pixelated portrait of Pablo Picasso. As always, placement is key, and it can be seen close to the Musee Picasso in Paris. The artist’s instagram account also features … Continue reading
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Tagged Paris, Space Invader, tiles
Paris: Futura – Introspective
In parallel to his recent intervention at Palais de Tokyo ( covered here) NYC graffiti legend Futura opened a new solo exhibition in Paris at Magda Danysz Gallery. Titled “Introspection“, the show features a new body of works from his … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000, Futura, Introspective, Magda Danysz, Paris
Paris streets: Alexone & Supakitch
French artists Alexone and Supakitch recently collaborated on a small house on the infamous Canal St Martin in Paris for Converse Clash Walls. View the full set of pics here
Paris: Lasco #3 – Palais de Tokyo
For the third instalment of the Lasco Project ( covered here) curator Hugo Vitrani invited seven internationally renowned graffiti artists to infiltrate the Palais de Tokyo‘s cavernous basement level for the first time. LA based illustrator Cleon Peterson created a large black and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000, Cleon Peterson, Cokney, Evol, Futura, Horfé, Hugo Vitrani, Ken Sortais, Lasco, Lek, Mode2, Palais de Tokyo, Sowat, Vhils
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Paris: Lasco project at Palais de Tokyo
Opening in Paris on 21 Nov is the second instaltment of the ongoing project “Les Entrailles” at Palais de Tokyo, this time called “Lasco”. Lek and Sowat and curator Hugo Vitrani have brought together 50 artists from different generations and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dran, Hugo Vitrani, Lasco, Lek, Palais de Tokyo, Paris, Sowat
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Paris: JR Inside / Out
After completing his tour in London (covered here) JR photobooth truck is now back to Paris to complete some INSIDE/OUT action at Palais de Tokyo. In parallel JR took also the time to invade the Bibliotheque Nationale de … Continue reading
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Tagged JR Inside Out, Paris palais de Tokyo
Paris: French Fairs FIAC and Slick
France contemporary art fair, the Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC) celebrated its 40th edition this year at the Grand Palais in Paris. Featuring 184 exhibitors from 25 countries, the fair continues to hold a strong French presence with 30 % of … Continue reading
Paris: Live painting session
During the busy art week in Paris, a series of leading international artists have been invited to paint in front of the Drouot building for the Digard Street Art Auction: Nick Walker (UK), Logan Hicks (US), Mear One (US), Miss … Continue reading
Video: Kan at La Tour 13 (Paris)
Following our recent coverage on French graffiti artist Kan at la Tour 13 here is a video by MOUARF showing the intricate creation process.
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Tagged Kan Tour 13 Paris, Mouarf
Paris: Lek x Sowat x Legz x Roti for La Tour 13
Following our recent coverage on La Tour 13 (covered here) French artists Lek, Sowat, Legz, and Roti collaborated together on this extensive insitu installation “Minotaur” in the building’s basement. Sowat explains in his words below the concept behind the installation: Lek … Continue reading
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Tagged La Tour 13, Legz, Lek, Lek x Sowat x Legz x Roti for La Tour 13, Paris, Roti, Sowat
Paris: Kan at the Tour 13
Following our recent coverage on La Tour 13 in Paris, we interviewed French artist Kan about his installation. When I saw the room I was invited to paint, the ceiling inspired me straight away… and then it hit me … the … Continue reading
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Tagged Kan Tour 13 Paris
Paris: Etat des lieux @ Agnès B.
Agnes B. gallery named La Galerie du Jour presents Etat des lieux until 26 October 2013. This group exhibition features works by Philippe Baudelocque, Jonone, monsieur Qui, Lek,Zeer, Fantin Leroux, Ludo, OX, PAL crew, Poch, Psyckoze, Seth, Sowat, 36recyclab, Wayla, LXA, Anti. … Continue reading
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Tagged Agnes B., Etat des lieux, Paris
Paris : Tracés Directs video screening
A chalkboard in the main entrance of Parisian institution Palais de Tokyo certainly didn’t go unnoticed with French graffiti artists Lek and Sowat. During few months and without authorisation both artists have invited writers to perform and create ephemeral art using chalk … Continue reading
Paris: La Tour 13
Over looking the Seine , La Tour Paris 13 is a project curated by Mehdi Ben Cheikh from Galerie Itinerrance. During a year the entire building was painted by 100 international street and graffiti artists, each leaving their mark with murals and installations … Continue reading
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Tagged 08, 2mil, A1one, Add Fuel, Agostino Lacurci, Alexone, Amin, Aous, AweR, Azooz, Belem, Bom.k, Btoy, C215, Celeste Java, COPE2, Corleone, Dabro, Dado, Dan23, David Walker, Eime, eL Seed, Ethos, Etnik, Fenx, Flip, Gael, Gilbert, graffiti, Guy Denning, Herbert Baglione, Hogre, Hopnn, Indie 184, Inti Ansa, Inti Castro, Jaz, JB Rock, Jimmy C, Joao Samina, JonOne, Joys, Julien Colombier, Kan, Katre, Kruella, Legz, Lek, Liliwenn, Loiola, Ludo, Madame Sanbor, Maismenos, Mar, Mario Belem, Marko93, Maryam, Matéo Garcia Leon, Maz, Moneyless, Mosko, Mp5, Myre, Nano, Nebay, Nemi Uhu, Nilko, Orticanoodles, Pantonio, Paris, Paulo Arraiano, Peeta, Philippe Baudelocque, Rapto, Rea 1, Rodolphe Cintorino, Roti, Sambre, Sean Hart, Sebastien Preschoux, Senso, Seth, Shaka, Shoof, Shows & Events, Shuck2, Sowat, Spazm, Speto, STeW, Stinkfish, Street & Urban Art, Sumo, Tellas, Tinho, Tore, Tour 13 Paris, Tour Paris 13, Uno, Uriginal, Vexta, Vhils
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Paris: Bom.K – “Vertiges & Somnolences”
French graffiti artist Bom.k has launched his first ever solo show, Vertiges et Somnolence (Dizziness & Drowsiness), at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, showcasing a series of large scale canvases, drawings, and sculptures. With a unique way to paint with spray cans, distorting caps for an ultimate precision … Continue reading
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Tagged Bom.k, Itinerrance, Paris, Solo show, Somnolences, Vertiges
Paris Match group show at Opera Gallery
Celebrating the 64th anniversary of French magazine Paris Match, in partnership with Opera Gallery in Paris, 19 artists paid tribute by revisiting some of their iconic covers in paintings, sculptures, photos and other mixed media. Participating artists included Speedy Graphito, C215, Blek Le Rat, … Continue reading
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Tagged Andre Monet, Blek Le Rat, Brusk, C215, Dest, G.J. Plisson, Gris1, Gully, Hisham Echafaki, Kan, Opera Gallery, Paris Match, Paul Alexis, Ron Agam, Speedy Graphito, The London Police, Tilt, Zeus.
Paris – Maripol tribute to Keith Haring
Paris is celebrating American artist Keith Haring with 3 simultaneous retrospective exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the “104” and Colette . Moving to NY in the 80’s, French artist and fashion designer Maripol, became a close friend of Keith and Madonna, … Continue reading
Paris: Art Paris Art Fair
Founded in 1999 Art Paris Art Fair showcases 140 galleries from 21 nationalities in the prestigious surroundings of the Grand Palais. While French galleries are represented in force, exhibitors coming from the Middle East and Russia as guest of honour … Continue reading
Paris: Alexone & Christophe Roussel
For Easter, French graffiti writer Alexone has teamed up with chocolatier extraordinaire Christophe Roussel to create two limited chocolate creations: Chocotigre and Chococaniche. Some great eye candy, but also delicious creations with exotic tastes of passion/coco for Chocotigre, and raspberry for … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexone, Chococaniche, Chocotigre, Christophe Roussel, Citadium, Paris
Paris: Musee de la Poste – Au dela du street art
Running until the end of March 2013, the Musee de la Poste in Paris hosts an exhibition titled “Au dela du street art” (beyond street art), showcasing 70 pieces from a selection of international artists including Banksy, C215, Dran, Invader, … Continue reading
Teaser: Au dela du street art – Musee de la Poste
Ahead of the public opening on 28 November, we were granted access to l’Adresse, Musee de la Poste in Paris to see some of the artworks. L’adresse – Musee de la Poste – Paris 28 Nov – 30 March … Continue reading
Paris: Au dela du street art – Musee de la Poste
Opening on 28th November 2012 “Au dela du street art” at L’adresse Musée de la Poste in Paris offers visitors to become more familiar with the evolution of urban art. Beginning with a historical presentation of this movement with photos, … Continue reading
Video: DMV crew mural for Graffitizm
Here is a video of the 40 meters mural that the Da Mental Vaporz crew completed earlier this summer (covered here) in Mantes-La-Jolie (FR) for the Graffitizm event.
Paris: KAWS « Imaginary Friends » – Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin‘s flagship location in Paris just launched a range of new works from KAWS in a show entitled, Imaginary Friends, featuring a series of giant Chums and colourful paintings. Continuing its tour after Hong-Kong and New York, a 16-foot KAWS Passing Through Companion … Continue reading
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Tagged Galerie Perrotin, Imaginary Friends, Kaws, Paris
Paris: John Giorno x Lek x Sowat at Palais de Tokyo
For the new season Imaginez l’imaginaire at the prestigious Parisian institution Palais de Tokyo , Jean de Loisy and Akiko Miki invited John Giorno , major figure of New York’s underground scene in the 60′s and of the Beat generation, to adorn four … Continue reading
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Tagged John Giorno, Lek, Palais de Tokyo, Sowat
Paris: Pan solo show at Axelle B.
Parisian based artist PAN plays around images from the urban environment to create surreal and oniric landscapes. His “Phares” series focuses on distorted urban landscapes reflected from car lights, while his “Spheres” represent an introspective world issued from the vegetal … Continue reading
Paris: Delta Boris Tellegen – Surface
Boris “Delta” Tellegen is having a new solo exhibition “Surface” at Backslash Gallery in Paris. Using paper and wood the new body of work features intricate 3D collages, geometric images and installations. The multidimentional aspect plays an important part, and so are the … Continue reading
Paris: José & Rey Parlá – “U.T.O.P.I.A.” @ colette
Parisian house colette in France just opened the eagerly awaited new exhibition titled U.T.O.P.I.A. featuring new collaborative works from the Parlá Brothers. The Brooklyn-based siblings placed a series of paintings on the walls featuring a melding of José’s urban calligraphy and Rey’s playful arrangement of colors and lines as … Continue reading
