


Styled by the Sunday Times as “the rat who gave birth to Banksy”, his social and political works have been a major influence on many of today’s ‘guerrilla art’ movements.

Hypnagogia is a two-space exhibition, featuring installation work and originals on found objects, as well as outdoor work across east London.īorn in 1951, Parisian artist Blek Le Rat is widely considered the grand master of street and the originator of stencil graffiti. ROA has become famous for painting animals on derelict buildings, shutters and walls all over the world and was also included in The Museum of Contemporary Arts’ exhibition ' Art In The Streets' in LA. The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QLīelgium artist ROA is renowned for his unique portrayal of large-scale urban wildlife, disquietly cohabiting city streets, hand painted in his distinctive black and white style. His pseudonym, Blek Le Rat, originates from a childhood cartoon 'Blek le Roc', using 'rat' as an anagram for 'art'. Size: Can you tell which Blek le Rat: Getting Through the Walls the three images below is a Banksy With an exclusive signed and numbered screenprint of Blek's iconic rat. 1951 saw the birth of Xavier Prou, the man who would become one of the first graffiti artists in Paris and the originator of stencil graffiti art. Presented by NO way and Rudi Khalastchi, Crazy Eye Hotel is a large scale, site specific installation of mixed media offering viewers the chance to explore the vitality and spirit of Israeli street art. Through his work in his hometown, the artist established a style of urban art Blek le Rat: Getting Through the Walls rapidly spread throughout the continent and beyond. Banksys style is said to derive from French graffiti artist Blek le Rat who also uses stencils to create his pieces.

From small and simple stencils to complex multimedia events, the distinctive and groundbreaking art of Blek le Rat is showcased here for the first time, demonstrating the fascinating development of his technique and creativity over two decades. This book is a unique view inside the life and work of one of the most private, but also one of the most loved, most applauded and most influential figures in street art.
