M. Chat celebrates its 25th anniversary with a free exhibition at Galerie Brugier-Rigail in Paris, our photos

If you've never heard of Thoma Vuille, you're undoubtedly familiar with Mr. Chat. Behind this iconic cat, well known to street art enthusiasts, lies an artist, in this case Thoma Vuille. A French-Swiss painter born in the canton of Neuchâtel, Thoma Vuille produced his first urban acrylic works when he was just 15 years old. The emblematic character of M. CHAT was later born on the streets of Orléans.

Since then, this cheerful, benevolent figure has invaded the streets of many other cities, each time with a smile that makes us smile in return. Thoma Vuille 's mythical yellow cat can now be seen on the streets of Rennes, Nantes, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul and Dakar, as well as in Germany, England, Japan and Italy.

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From November 30, 2023 to January 13, 2024, the Galerie Brugier-Rigail, located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, is devoting an exhibition to Thoma Vuille and his legendary M. Chat, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Called"Urban Reflections", this free, personal exhibition takes us on a journey following the artist's Cat to the four corners of the globe.

Some of the canvases on display at the gallery also depict his iconic Cat in cities where he was originally tagged, as well as on the more classic backdrops of Paris rooftops.

Visit Galerie Brugier-Rigail from November 30, 2023 to January 13, 2024 to smile and (re)discover Mr. Chat's fabulous journey around the world.

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