Freddish (1971) - A table

Artist name: Freddish Nationality: French Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France Title of the work: A table Year: 2012 Medium: Mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 92 cm x 65 cm Framing: No Signature details: Hand-signed by the artist Edition: Unique work (no numbering, original work). Provenance: Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz. The work is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY. Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY. Condition: The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections. Delivery: The work will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured. It will be shipped rolled. About the artist: Freddish Papritz, professionally known as Freddish, is a French visual artist born in 1971 in Paris. A self-taught artist, he emerged from the early Parisian urban culture and, by the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active in the early circles of graffiti in the 1980s and 1990s, notably as a member of the IZB crew, Freddish helped lay the foundations of the street art movement in France. Alongside his urban practice, he worked as an assistant to major contemporary artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, experiences that deeply influenced his artistic vision and placed his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Réalistes. From these influences, Freddish develops a singular multidisciplinary artistic language mixing painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He is particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal assemblages, often conceived for public space. Alongside other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collective platform dedicated to exhibiting urban art in institutional and non-institutional contexts, in France and internationally, notably through projects in West Africa. Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop scenes and contemporary dance, creating sets, installations and visual environments for performances presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale and the Grande Halle de la Villette. A significant milestone in his career comes in 2006 when he participates in the Salon d’Automne in Paris, marking one of the first institutional recognitions of street art in France. His work explores urban, social, and fantastical themes, blending acrylic painting, collage, and metal sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong link with the city and its symbols. Freddish's work is regularly presented on the contemporary art market, with pieces appearing at public auctions since the 2010s, including notable works offered for sale in 2025. His creations are today in private collections in France and abroad. Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues developing in situ projects, immersive installations and frescoes, notably in architectural and hospitality spaces such as the Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures interact directly with their surroundings. Considered a historical figure of French street art alongside artists such as Speedy Graphito, Miss.Tic, Jef Aérosol, and Blek le Rat, Freddish remains an active and influential artist, bridging the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.

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