Blek le Rat (pronounced [blɛk lə ʁa]; born Xavier Prou, [1] 1952) [2] is a French graffiti artist. He was one of the first graffiti artists in Paris, and has been described as the "Father of stencil …

Blek le Rat, born Xavier Prou in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris in 1951, was one of the very first graffiti artists in Paris, and is considered the originator of stencil movement. During a trip to the …

Jul 2, 2024 · Blek le Rat’s pioneering work in stencil graffiti has made him a key figure in the world of street art. With his unique style and commitment to social issues, he has influenced a new …

Jul 9, 2016 · Recognised as the pioneer of Paris street art, Blek le Rat (born Xavier Prou, 1952, Paris) has been painting committed pieces in the streets since the early eighties.

Blek le Rat (pronounced [blɛk lə ʁa]; born Xavier Prou, 1952) is a French graffiti artist. He was one of the first graffiti artists in Paris, and has been described as the "Father of stencil graffiti".

Oct 20, 2014 · "I have a half moon and a star, this is the sign of my family," says street artist Blek Le Rat, real name Xavier Prou, gesturing to the gold signet ring adorning his right hand. We are...

On December 31st in 1981, we decided to stencil the temple consecrated to Modern Art: the Centre Georges Pompidou. That night in the freezing winter cold, we painted lots of rats, tanks …

Jan 29, 2023 · Blek le Rat is a French street artist who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the street art movement. Born Xavier Prou in 1951, Blek le Rat started his career in the …

The father of stencil art, Blek le Rat (born Xavier Prou in 1952 in Paris) was one of the very first graffiti artists in France. He is most well known for painting stencils and is credited with starting …