MR CHAT WINGED CAT ON THE ROOFS OF PARIS, 2025 Silkscreen on paper n°19/80 64.5 x 81.5 cm Gift of Galerie Laurent Rigail Thomas Vuille is a Franco-Swiss artist born in 1977, famous for his emblematic character, Mr Cat. Passionate for painting since the age of 15, he studied at the Institut des Arts Visuels in Orléans. In 1997, he created M. Chat, an orange-yellow cat symbol of joy and urban optimism, during a workshop with children, when a little girl drew a cat that inspired V. Chat. Vuille was inspired by a little girl's drawing of a cat. This character became his emblem, and he began to paint it in the streets of Orléans Orléans, then in cities such as Paris, London, Geneva and New York. Mr Chat quickly became an icon of street art icon. In 2003, white wings appeared on M. Chat, giving him a magical dimension. Vuille's work is characterised by its pared-down style, its clean lines, and its ability to adapt to a variety of media, from from walls to trams. Vuille's art fuses performance and local culture, making art accessible and interactive. Website: www.monsieurchat.fr Instagram: @ m.chat_france Galerie Laurent Rigail