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Dran

Dran

France • 1979 • 258 followers
Featured in: Emerging artists

French street artist known for his thought-provoking work on contemporary society.

Nationality

French

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Street Art

Themes

Street art, Pop Art, Portrait

Biography

Dran, born in 1980 in Toulouse, is a French street artist renowned for his satirical and poetic works that explore the failings of contemporary society. After training at the Beaux-Arts, he moved away from academicism to immerse himself in the street art movement, notably as part of the DMV team.

His unique style blends gentleness and provocation, violence and humor, through characters confronting the harshness and absurdity of the world around them. Recurring themes such as the environment, consumerism, politics, and religion are dissected in his creations.

Dran uses a variety of techniques and media, including illustrations, drawings , stencils, lithographs, paintings, prints , and photographs. His works are famous for being used on commercially available cardboard.

In 2023, Dran achieved notable success with the auction of his work "Stradivarus" (2017), a 100 x 81.5 cm oil on canvas, which sold for €106,600, surpassing its initial estimate of €60,000 to €80,000. This sale highlighted Dran's rise in the urban art market, cementing his position as one of the most influential contemporary artists.

In 2024, Dran participated in several international exhibitions, strengthening his presence on the global art scene. His works continue to captivate a diverse audience, combining social criticism and aesthetics, and are sought after by collectors and institutions. In 2025, he participated in the 9th edition of the Street For Kids charity event, exhibiting his creations at the Hôtel Mona Bismarck in Paris on March 24.

In 2025, Dran participated in the 9th edition of the charity event Street For Kids, exhibiting his works at the Hôtel Mona Bismarck in Paris on March 24. This participation highlights his involvement in socially engaged artistic initiatives while maintaining strong visibility in the international street art scene.

Dran remains a key figure in street art, whose creations transcend the walls of the street to reach a global audience.

Explore all artworks (22)

Print, Price Cash! - 96/150, Dran

Price Cash! - 96/150

Print . 63 x 55 x 0.2 cm Print . 24.8 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,422

Print, Dessin du jour, Dran

Dessin du jour

Print . 21 x 21 x 2.2 cm Print . 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.9 inch

$3,556

Private collection
Print, Reveil matinal, Dran

Reveil matinal

Print . 81 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

$889

Print, Poulet dinosaure, Dran

Poulet dinosaure

Print . 56 x 75 x 0.5 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 x 0.2 inch

Sold

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Print, Poulet-Dinosaure, Dran

Poulet-Dinosaure

Print . 56 x 75 cm Print . 22.04 x 29.52 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Sans, Dran

Sans

Fine Art Drawings . 10 x 11 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 3.9 x 4.3 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Dessin Du Jour, Dran

Dessin Du Jour

Print . 19.1 x 19.1 x 0.3 cm Print . 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch

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Print, La Patineuse, Dran

La Patineuse

Print . 42 x 29.5 x 1 cm Print . 16.5 x 11.6 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Arbre magique, Dran

Arbre magique

Print . 31 x 25 x 1 cm Print . 12.2 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Tiens, Dran

Tiens

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.56 x 19.69 inch

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Print, Acid Vision 87/99, Dran

Acid Vision 87/99

Print . 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

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Print, Château de cartes, Dran

Château de cartes

Print . 37 x 27 x 1 cm Print . 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

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Print, House of cards, Dran

House of cards

Print . 37.5 x 27.5 cm Print . 14.76 x 10.83 inch

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Print, Tintin à Paris, Dran

Tintin à Paris

Print . 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print . 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Price Crash, Dran

Price Crash

Print . 63 x 55 x 1 cm Print . 24.8 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Bonne année, Dran

Bonne année

Print . 40 x 32.5 x 0.5 cm Print . 15.7 x 12.8 x 0.2 inch

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Print, House of cards, Dran

House of cards

Print . 37 x 27 x 1 cm Print . 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Géométrie, Dran

Géométrie

Print . 50 x 65 x 2.57 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 1 inch

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Print, Pierrot et Arlequin, Dran

Pierrot et Arlequin

Print . 60 x 50 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

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Print, La patineuse, Dran

La patineuse

Print . 42 x 30 x 1 cm Print . 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Sunset, Dran

Sunset

Print . 37.5 x 27.5 x 0.5 cm Print . 14.8 x 10.8 x 0.2 inch

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Print, Price crash, Dran

Price crash

Print . 63 x 55 x 1 cm Print . 24.8 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch

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