Tag Archives: France

Lek and Sowat Sandcastle for the LaBel Valette Festival

Posted on August 8, 2022 by butterfly

Marking the fifth anniversary of the LaBel Valette Festival in France, artists Lek and Sowat have given a new identity to this 19th century castle, by painting all its surfaces and transforming it into a monumental sandcastle. Located in Pressigny-les-Pins, … Continue reading →

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Brest (FR): Crimes of Minds

Posted on July 31, 2013 by butterfly

During 3 years the Crimes of Minds project invited local and international artists to create 21 murals across the city of Brest (France), transforming the city into an urban art museum.  To celebrate the end of the project and launch of a … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz – Squatters

Posted on February 18, 2012 by butterfly

Back in summer 2011, while they were showing in Toulouse at the GHP Galerie, the Da Mental Vaporz crew couldn’t resist leaving their mark on an iconic building: the former Palais des Congres of Toulouse (exhibition center). Famous for its … Continue reading →

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France: Caia Koopman – Lost Souls and Sacred Hearts

Posted on November 18, 2011 by butterfly

California based artist Caia Koopman  is currently exhibited through a series of solo shows across France with the SpaceJunk Galleries. Using vibrant colours on wood and canvas, Lost Souls and Sacred Hearts present etheral feminine characters combining elegance with vulnerability. With a fine … Continue reading →

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Toulouse

Posted on November 5, 2011 by butterfly

Doodle by Dran Pix by Butterfly http://damentalvaporz.tumblr.com

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St Etienne (FR): Les Potos Carres Festival

Posted on October 11, 2011 by butterfly

View also the coverage on Street Art News.net Les Potos Carres is a festival celebrating hip hop through graffiti, music, dance and cinema. For the seventh year running, many international graffiti artists have been invited to participate: Soten, Ogre, Monster, Aroe, … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Dran book signing session

Posted on July 2, 2011 by butterfly

Similar to the London book launch last winter, an endless queue of fans waited eagerly to meet French artist Dran and get their books signed at the GHP gallery in Toulouse, France.   The DMV show ( previously covered) is … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz Opening

Posted on May 30, 2011 by butterfly

French graffiti artist Dran has returned to his hometown of Toulouse to hold an exhibition with his DMV crew, Da Mental Vaporz. There were many occasions to celebrate. All nine crew members gathered for the first time in ten years: … Continue reading →

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Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz show set up

Posted on May 27, 2011 by butterfly

From Marseille, Paris, Lyon and Toulouse, all 9 members from the French graffiti crew Da Mental Vaporz (DMV), have come in force to inject their unique style to Toulouse for the last show of the GHP Gallerie. Featuring Dran, Bom-K, … Continue reading →

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