TUESDAY
01.13.2015 , POSTED BY SHAWN SALEME
A pioneer
of the street art movement in France, Speedy Graphito brought the avant-garde
to the streets and inspired a generation of future artists. Expressed in many
mediums, his work is bold, vibrant and controversial – and while a good amount
of his creativity is paint-based, he also works with sculpture, installations,
video and photography.
Over the
course of more than 30 years, Speedy has remained consistent in shaking peoples
perception of societal systems. Superheroes, trademarks and other pop culture
icons are found throughout his work as a way to express a bit of the collective
unconscious, revealing themselves in joyful explosions of bright color.
You’ll
find a selection of Speedy’s more recent work in this post. Check out his
personal site or the Fabian Castinier Gallery to learn more about this well
known French artist.
Written
by Shawn Saleme
Shawn
Saleme is a full time writer for Visual News. Having traveled to over 50
countries, his international escapades continue to influence his writing and
perspective. When not in a foreign territory, he makes his home in his native
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