Street art takes to the high seas! A cruise-exhibition dedicated to the artist Mr Byste awaits on the Canal de l’Ourcq, as part of the Été du Canal, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. For two hours, participants depart from Jaurès for a guided tour that blends discovering murals visible from the canal with an on-board exhibition of works.
This edition is led by Nicolas Obadia, a curator of urban art, cofounder of MUR 93 and of the Interstices. Alongside him, Mr Byste presents a selection of his works and reflects on his stencil-based practice, a technique widely used in street art. A former engineer in the environmental sector, the artist builds a universe inspired by science, quantum physics, anatomical drawing, and the animal world. His works, often centered on animal skeletons or moving figures, also nod to Muybridge and Marey’s studies of motion.
As the boat glides along, it skirts several stretches of the Ourcq Canal that have become familiar ground for urban artists. The commentary helps viewers understand the story behind both the permanent works and the more ephemeral pieces, including the calligraphies of Marko93, the monumental portraits by BK Foxx, the works of Akhine, Batsh, and Daniel Eime. The route also passes by the historic walls of Bobigny, long known as a graffiti testing ground since the 1980s and now expected to disappear.
This cruise offers a fresh angle on street art, blending a waterborne tour, views of the urban landscape, and a conversation with a contemporary artist. The route also provides context to better grasp how practices have evolved, the techniques involved, and the prominence of the works along the canal.
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 8, 2026
From 11:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m.
Location
Ourcq Canal
75019 Paris
75019 Paris 19
Route planner
Prices
Tarif unique: €15
Recommended age
From 8 years old
Average duration
2 h
Official website
www.tourisme93.com
Booking
www.tourisme93.com
