About the artwork
This hand-painted ceramic tile features André Saraiva's famous Mr A character. Recognizable from all others, he offers us his big smile while winking at us. The name of the work, and the technique used to create it, are references to the decorative Portuguese tiles found in the streets of Lisbon. The choice of ceramic tile as a support is linked to André Saraiva's Portuguese origins.
Expert opinion
This piece is representative of artist André Saraiva's practice, and makes it possible to acquire the famous Mr. A at a reasonable price.
About the artist
André Saraiva (born 1971) is a French artist and entrepreneur living and working in Paris. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of urban art, having discovered graffiti in 1989. Saraiva invented the iconic Mr. A character, which has become a significant visual identity in his work. With a prolific output, he has created nearly 150,000 tags of Mr. A on various surfaces, characterized by a bulbous face often adorned with a top hat and distinctive eyes. His practice extends beyond graffiti, reflecting his vision of contemporary society. Notable exhibitions include the Parco Museum in Tokyo in 2004, the 'La Force de l'Art' exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2006, and the 'Vraoum' exhibition at the Maison Rouge in Paris in 2009. He also exhibited at the Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden, Germany, in 2014, and a retrospective was held at the Museu do Design e da Moda in Lisbon. His works are displayed in museums and contemporary art galleries around the world.
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