Lives and works in Paris, France.
It was on a trip to New York City in 1971 that he saw his first wild art graffiti. They were popping up everywhere : on the subway and around the basketball courts. Graffiti painted with a marker, like nervous signatures with a crown, allover NY, and big letters filled with spirals and many colours. These miniatures made him very curious.
Biography of Blek le Rat
1981
Sprayed the first rats in the streets of Paris, France
1984 – Today
Explores urban space and inspires artist worldwide with his stencils and characters
1985 – Today
Various solo- and group shows
2008
„Blek le Rat: Getting Throug The Walls“ (Thames & Hudson)
*Courtesy Galerie Springmann
