Urban Pop: When Pop Art Meets Street Art
The "Urban Pop" exhibition celebrates the bold fusion of Pop Art and Street Art, two major movements that redefined the codes of contemporary art. By combining the bright, colorful aesthetic of Pop Art with the raw, engaged energy of urban graffiti, "Urban Pop" explores a new form of artistic expression—free, impactful, and deeply rooted in popular culture.
This explosive encounter gives rise to a powerful visual language, where icons of consumer society intersect with street slogans, where saturated colors interact with wall textures, and where each work becomes a statement about our times. Urban Pop reflects a society in motion, seen through the prism of urban culture and pop art legends.
The exhibition features works by Mr. Brainwash, JonOne, Onemizer, and Gomor, five major artists who perfectly embody this artistic hybridization of pop and urban.
Mr. Brainwash, a global star brought to prominence by Banksy in the film Exit Through the Gift Shop, combines humor, provocation, and a nod to Warhol in his powerful works.
JonOne, a pioneer of New York graffiti, injects the energy of the street into the canvas through explosions of color and movement. He is now a staple of the art market, with exhibitions at major institutions.
Onemizer, a passionate self-taught artist, navigates the spectrum of abstraction, graffiti, and pop art. His creations, which revisit iconic figures, are now exhibited worldwide.
Gomor, a rising star of French street art, blends graffiti, collage, and references to geek and pop culture. His unique visual signature has earned him growing recognition at contemporary art fairs.
Each of these artists is now a key player in the contemporary scene, at the intersection of the international art market and new forms of urban expression. Their success testifies to the vitality of a movement where street art meets pop art to tell the story of our times with audacity, irony and intensity.
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