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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
Release: Nick Walker – The Last Ride Print
Nick Walker (check the studio visit here) will have a new print on sale on Monday 12th October at 3.30pm DST UK time, entitled The Last Ride. The print is based on a portrait I took of the UK artist during a … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterfly, Nick Walker, Paris, The Last Ride
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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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
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 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
Video: Tracés Directs (Paris)
After being screened at Palais de Tokyo, we can now see what Lek, Sowat and their artists friends have been up to illegally during 7 months using chalks and water on a blackboard inside the Palais de Tokyo. With (by … Continue reading
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Tagged Lek, Palais de Tokyo, Paris, Sowat, Traces direct
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: 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
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: 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: 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 – 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: 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
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
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: 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
Paris: Shepard Fairey mural – Day 2 x video
Following our earlier coverage of Shepard Fairey’s monumental mural in Paris ( see here), on day 2 the Obey Giant team starts working on the flower at the top right of the building. Having tried the cherry picker myself, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterfly, Galerie Itinerrance, Mairie 13, Obey, Paris, Rise Above Rebel, Shepard fairey
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Paris: Nick Walker TMA
To close the loop on a year long project I have been following (covered here) British artist Nick Walker was in Paris for the release of the awaited TMA print, The Morning After, at the Opera Gallery. Nearby luxury shop … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Nick Walker, Opera Gallery, Paris, TMA
Paris: Shepard Fairey Mural – Day 1
When I met Mehdi from Galerie Itinerrance in Paris at the Mausolee exhibition, little did I know that we would be involved in an ambitious project with Shepard Fairey a few weeks later. Working jointly with the Mairie of 13th district and the local community … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterfly, Fairey, Galerie Itinerrance, Mairie 13, Obey, Paris, Shepard
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Nick Walker: The Morning After Paris
Last year I joined British artist Nick Walker on a special mission, as he wanted to develop his vandal series with a Paris focus. From accompanying him on Paris rooftops to get some inspiration, to following the different steps of the creative … Continue reading
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Tagged Nick Walker The Morning After Paris Studio Visit, Opera Gallery, Paris
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Video: In Bed with Invader
First featured at the 1000 exhibition in Paris (covered here), this video by Raphael Haddad follows Space Invader as he attacks the streets, providing great insights into his creative process.
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Tagged Paris, Video Space Invader In Bed with Paris Street Art
Paris Opening: Mausolee with Lek x Sowat
On August 12, 2010, French graffiti artists Lek and Sowat found an abandoned supermarket of 430,000sq. ft in the north of Paris. For a year, in the greatest of secrets they invited forty French graffiti artists to collaborate and create an illegal graffiti Mausoleum. … Continue reading
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Tagged abondoned supermarket, Da Mental Vaporz, DMV, graffiti, Lek, Mausolee, Paris, Sowat
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Paris: Mausolee – Lek x Sowat
Imagine an abandoned four storey supermarket in the North of Paris occupied by squatters, then deserted again. On August 12, 2010, French graffiti artists Lek (RAW crew) and Sowat (DMV) discovered the place much to their delight. For a year, in the greatest of … Continue reading
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Tagged abondoned supermarket, Da Mental Vaporz, DMV, graffiti, Lek, Mausolee, Paris, Sowat
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Paris: Futura 2012 Expansions at Jerome de Noirmont
Graffiti legend and contemporary artist, Futura recently opened his newest exhibition Expansions at Galerie Jerome De Noirmont in Paris. The new body of works on canvasses explore spontaneity and geometric abstract forms through a vibrant colour palette, where viewers might recognise either real … Continue reading
Paris : Damien Hirst – The Complete Spot Paintings
Damien Hirst’s latest exhibition, The Complete Spot Paintings, is being held simultaneously at all 11 Gagosian Galleries across the world, from London to Paris, Geneva, Rome, Hong Kong, New York and Los Angeles. Presenting a retrospective of Hirst’s infamous spot paintings … Continue reading
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Paris: City Flash with Jef Aerosol and Swing
In 2012 Jef Aerosol celebrates his 30 years carreer anniversary of street stencils. For the occasion, at the Musee en Herbe in Paris currently showcasing a Keith Haring Exhibition, he presents his stencil portraits of Keith Haring and pays tribute … Continue reading
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Paris: JonOne -The City Breathes
French Galerist Jacqueline Rabouan Moussion John Andrew Perello aka JonOne, legendary NY graffiti artist based in Paris is currently having a solo exhibition entitled The City Breathes at Galerie Rabouan Moussion. In his new body of work, JonOne is blending multiple layers … Continue reading
Paris: FIAC Coverage
As seen on Arrested Motion. Following the Frieze week in London (covered here), I headed off to Paris to visit the FIAC, the Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain in Paris at the Grand Palais, host to 168 galleries. While Frieze focuses exclusively on contemporary … Continue reading
Paris (FR): Space Invader ‘Invader 1000’ exhibition
Returning to Paris after 6 years, French street artist Space Invader is holding his ‘Invader 1000’ exhibition in La Generale building until July 2. The solo show celebrates the notorious Parisian artist’s thousanth piece being placed on the streets. It features the … Continue reading
Toulouse (FR): Da Mental Vaporz Opening
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
