Art on every street corner - that's the gift that street artists give us as we stroll along. A message that catches our eye, a drawing that makes us smile, a collage that leaves us speechless, and here we are, pulling out our phones to instagram these works, fast, before they see themselves replaced. If you never know what you might come across in an alleyway, here are some spots where you're sure to find something to feed your social accounts and immortalize these ephemeral works of art.
The Skatepark de Bercy is a place where skateboarders and street artists rub shoulders. The latter transform the place every day, covering floors, walls and ramps with their work. The spot is so popular that some graffiti can be covered the same day. An artistic transformation to be followed closely.
Another popular spot for street-artists is rue Henri Noguères, perpendicular to quai de Loire, a peaceful, pastoral spot where local residents like to take the time to make a detour to discover new works every day. As the spot is very active, it's not uncommon to come across street artists.
The Marais is also a favored district for street artists, with relief artworks the most common feature. While you can usually come across them at random as you stroll along, some places, like Place Igor-Stravinsky, feature large-scale artistic gatherings.
Street art can also take the form of a tribute, as can be seen in the Rue de Verneuil in the 7th arrondissement. At number 5, where Serge Gainsbourg's house once stood, the walls are regularly covered with works in honor of this iconic man, himself a street-art enthusiast.
Street art is also taking the city by storm, with some not-to-be-missed interventions! We take a look at the spots and concepts to discover!
Must-see street-art exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region
If you're a street-art enthusiast, we'd like to take you on a tour of current and forthcoming exhibitions in Paris that highlight the art of graffiti and aerosol through the works of street artists. [Read more]
27 Pantin: an open-air museum dedicated to street art
Fans of street art are invited to the north-east of Paris to discover 27 Pantin. Behind this open-air museum lies a wonderful artistic, cultural and participatory initiative. Supported by the Maison du projet, 27 Pantin unveils over forty works of art, giving the Îlot 27 district a colorful new face! Shall we take you on a tour? [Read more]
Le Vieux-Pays de Goussainville: an unusual stroll through a "ghost village" in the Île-de-France region
If you're looking for an unusual outing in the Paris region, you've come to the Val-d'Oise. It's here, just a few kilometers from the end of the Roissy airport runways, that you'll find the Vieux-Pays de Goussainville. Visit this atypical old village, described as "ghostly", and virtually abandoned by many of its inhabitants for several decades. [Read more]
So, are you ready for a street-art stroll?
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