SPEEDY GRAPHITO THE ARTIST'S HARD LIFE, 2026 Acrylic on canvas 81 x 65 cm Gift of the artist Speedy Graphito is a French visual artist born in Paris in 1961. A major figure in urban art, he was one of the first He was one of the first artists to introduce graffiti into the field of contemporary art in France in the 1980s. His questions the circulation of images in contemporary society. He draws his references from popular advertising, the media and art history. Through misappropriation and quotation, he puts classical works and modern iconography. His work can be seen on a wide range of media, from public spaces to canvas. Speedy Graphito's work is exhibited in France and abroad. They feature in several public and private collections. Website: speedygraphito.free.fr Instagram: @speedygraphito