NASTY

NASTY, born in Paris in 1973, is a French graffiti artist recognized for his distinctive style that emerged from the Parisian metro system in the 1980s. He began his artistic practice by tagging subway cars, developing a bold and colorful aesthetic that became synonymous with the early French graffiti scene. His work often incorporates his iconic "NASTY" tag, rendered in various styles and scales. Over the decades, NASTY transitioned from illegal street art to gallery and institutional exhibitions, adapting his techniques to different media while retaining the essence of his urban roots. He has explored diverse supports, including actual metro maps, subway doors, and found objects, integrating them into his compositions. His career reflects a journey from underground subculture to a recognized figure in contemporary urban art, participating in numerous exhibitions internationally.