Blek Le Rat
Blek le Rat (France, 1951) is a pioneering street artist, often hailed as the 'Father of stencil graffiti.' He began stenciling rats on Parisian walls in 1981, symbolizing freedom and the spread of art. His innovative techniques have profoundly influenced urban art, notably inspiring artists like Banksy.
Artwork by Roger Raveel
What is new figuration?
Neo-Figurative Art is a collective term that refers to the revival of figurative art in America and Europe during the 1960s, following a period dominated by abstraction. Michel Ragon, a French art critic, argued that this resurgence of figuration occurred during a critical time of social and political upheaval in both regions.
