In London, beneath the imposing residence of the Swiss Ambassador to the Court of St. James, lies an unusual artistic collection: the walls and pillars of the Swiss Embassy’s underground parking garage are adorned with around fifteen original Banksy artworks, created roughly 25 years ago and kept for many years in complete secrecy. A recent television report by the RTS channel brought them to public attention just a few days ago. Origin and Context At the turn of the 2000s, t

Before KAWS became the globally celebrated contemporary artist we know today, and long before his figurines and characters became cultural icons, he started out on the streets of New York between 1990 and 1995, armed only with markers and spray paint. At that time, he wasn’t exhibiting in galleries or working for high-profile clients—he was immersed in the raw, rebellious world of graffiti. Using a master key to access the city’s advertising panels, KAWS quickly developed a s

Introduction: Bringing the Gallery to Your Living Room You know that feeling when you walk into a room and a single piece of art just grabs you by the collar? That is the power of Pop Art. Since the 1950s, this movement has challenged everything we thought we knew about fine art by celebrating the mundane, the commercial, and the colorful. But here is the catch: in a world of mass-produced posters and cheap digital downloads, finding original pop art paintings that hold their

For more than half a century, La Défense has established itself as an open-air laboratory where architecture, urban planning, and art engage in a constant dialogue. One of Europe’s most emblematic business districts, it is not merely a hub of economic activity but also a territory for cultural experimentation. Through its freely accessible collection of monumental artworks, La Défense has forged a singular identity in which art becomes part of the everyday experience of passe

An XXL Immersion into the Jungle of Street Art Since its installation in the heart of the Paris La Défense business district, the Zoo Art Show has been shaking up the conventions of contemporary exhibitions. This extraordinary project, bringing together over 500 artists from 28 countries, has transformed a former office building into a monumental urban jungle, celebrating forty years of street art and graffiti culture. Opened in January 2025, the exhibition was initially sche

The gorilla Kong , later known as Wild Kong  by Richard Orlinski, has in just 15 years become an icon of contemporary art and global pop culture. Richard Orlinski, born in Paris in 1966, is now one of the most internationally renowned French contemporary artists. After an initial career in real estate, he fully devoted himself to sculpture in 2004, creating his first public artwork: a red crocodile made of resin. This piece marked the beginning of his emblematic series Born W

Shepard Fairey: Photo Synthesis – A Major Exhibition in Berlin In Berlin, the Fotografiska Berlin museum is hosting Photo Synthesis until March 8, 2026, an exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential figures in contemporary street art: Shepard Fairey, best known by his moniker Obey. This retrospective offers a unique insight into the artist’s career, highlighting the crucial role of photography in his creative process and showcasing how his work has redefined urban ar

With Classique? , Victoria Dauberville presents an ambitious debut performance that goes far beyond a mere dance showcase. Conceived as a choreographic tale, the project questions the place of classical ballet today—its rules, its demands, but also its ability to evolve and engage in dialogue with the contemporary world. On stage, the dancer tells a universal story: that of an artist in search of freedom, identity, and meaning. An introduction to the codified world of ballet

The exhibition of Laurence Jenkell at La Petite Maison Riyadh, a French restaurant in Saudi Arabia, forms part of a unique approach in which contemporary art occupies a living and social space, far from traditional museum settings. By installing her iconic Bonbon sculptures at the heart of this emblematic French restaurant, the artist offers an aesthetic experience integrated into everyday life, where the artwork interacts with the architecture, lighting, and the gestures of

Two Children Under the Stars: Banksy’s Latest Work in London It was in a quiet alleyway in the Bayswater district, in West London, that passers-by discovered, on December 22, 2025, Banksy’s latest work. Simply titled Two Children Under the Stars , the mural — authenticated by the artist on his Instagram account — measures about three meters wide. It depicts two children lying side by side, bundled up in winter clothes. The boy, hands crossed behind his head, gazes peacefully

The spray paint can, now an essential symbol of urban cultures and street art, has a history that combines industrial innovation, artistic expression and social protest. From its creation in industry to its use on city walls, this object has travelled through the decades to become a tool of creativity that is both practical and subversive. Invention and early industrial uses The history of the modern spray paint can begins in the 1940s in the United States with Edward Seymour

Collecting art means entering into a dialogue between sensitivity and value, between intuition and strategy. In a world where everything is becoming dematerialized and images circulate without anchorage, the work of art retains a form of rarity that is almost subversive. It occupies space, resists time, and establishes a long-term relationship. Building a collection today is no longer reserved for a discreet elite. The Internet, international art fairs, and the rise of connec

It is now official: JR will transform the oldest bridge in Paris into an immersive and spectacular installation, for a limited period from June 6 to 28, 2026 , free and open to all. This project is a direct tribute to the iconic wrapping of the bridge carried out in 1985 by Christo and Jeanne‑Claude. The work, 120 meters long , will be the largest immersive artwork in the world. JR unveils his project for Pont Neuf In a city accustomed to stone monuments and classical works,

When pop culture enters the museum. In San Francisco, the Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is presenting a large retrospective devoted to the American artist KAWS, titled KAWS: FAMILY , running until May 2026. This 1,000-square-meter exhibition marks an important milestone in the institutional recognition of a creator who is now internationally renowned: Brian Donnelly (KAWS), whose work oscillates between urban art, popular culture, and contemporary design. The artist KAWS pose

Born in Paris in 1972, Hom Nguyen is today recognized as one of the most powerful and authentic French contemporary artists of his generation. His monumental portraits, drawn by hand with a nervous and expressive line, reveal the complexity of the human soul, past wounds, and the hidden beauty found in people’s eyes. But behind the recognition and international exhibitions lies a life marked by hardship, courage, and reconstruction — an extraordinary path that has made him an

The Palazzo Strozzi, a jewel of the Florentine Renaissance, is currently hosting one of the most influential contemporary artists in the world: KAWS, also known as Brian Donnelly. The American pop artist has taken over the palace courtyard with a monumental six-meter-tall wooden sculpture titled The Message . The Message , a sculpture by KAWS, at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence When Pop Culture Enters the Palazzo Strozzi Under the golden light of Florence, the KAWS sculpture

Originally from northern France, Antoine Dufilho has, in just a few years, established himself as one of the most captivating figures on the contemporary pop art scene.His sculptures — composed of layers of steel, aluminium, or stainless steel — deconstruct matter to better reveal the movement of his car-inspired creations. His approach, at the crossroads of architecture, design, and kinetics, transforms industrial objects into poetic works of art. A trained architect before

Until December 31, 2025, the city of Vernon is hosting an open-air installation of three monumental sculptures by Richard Orlinski: a white polar bear, a blue panther, and a red crocodile. This initiative complements the exhibition entitled “Art Deco Animals” at the Blanche Hoschedé-Monet Museum in Vernon, which is dedicated to animal sculpture in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s. The giant panther by Richard Orlinski, exhibited in Vernon until the end of 2025 Layout

Keith Haring (1958–1990) is an iconic figure of American contemporary art and of the graffiti movement. Born in Pennsylvania, he rose to fame in 1980s New York thanks to his instantly recognizable style: simple silhouettes, bold lines, and vibrant colors. Initially visible on the walls of the New York subway, Haring quickly conquered galleries and public spaces around the world, becoming an internationally renowned artist—and one of the most celebrated of hi s generation. Whi

The name Mehdi Ghadyanloo  evokes mental landscapes suspended between the real and the imaginary — floating architectures where light seems to defy gravity. After making the walls of Tehran vibrate, the Iranian painter and street artist returns to New York with a highly anticipated exhibition: The Sacred Circus – Suspended Myths , presented at Almine Rech Gallery  from November 7 to December 19, 2025 . This fifth solo exhibition with the gallery marks a new stage in a career