About the artwork
This composition features an overpainted print depicting two versions of a bridge scene. The underlying images are reproductions of Vincent van Gogh’s “Pont de Langlois à Arles” (Langlois Bridge at Arles). The upper image is labeled “Le pont de La ... Arles, with a Woman Holding an Umbrella," and the lower image is identified as "Langlois Bridge at Arles, Arles, March 1888," with dimensions of 59.5 x 74 cm and attributed to the Rijksmuseum Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam.
Over these printed images, the artist has applied graffiti-style markings in dark blue and black. These markings include stylized text, arrows, and abstract shapes that partially obscure the original landscapes. Phrases such as “THE BRIDGE” are visible on the upper print, and “SAME” appears vertically along the left side, extending into the lower print where it is repeated as “SAME” with additional abstract elements. White specks are scattered across the surface, suggesting a spray effect.
Expert opinion
The artwork positions itself within the contemporary street art movement by appropriating and recontextualizing a canonical image from art history. The superimposition of graffiti elements onto a reproduction of a Van Gogh painting creates a dialogue between traditional art and urban expression. This practice of intervening in existing imagery is a characteristic approach within certain segments of Street Art. The market for such works often appeals to collectors interested in the intersection of classical references and contemporary urban aesthetics.
About the artist
MOZE 156, born in Paris, France, is a graffiti artist recognized for his contributions to the urban art scene since the late 1980s. He is a member of several prominent graffiti crews, including 156 (co-founded with JonOne), TNB, and TDT. His early work focused on graffiti writing, developing a distinct calligraphic style characterized by dynamic lines and intricate letterforms. Over the decades, MOZE 156 has transitioned his practice from clandestine street interventions to studio work and gallery exhibitions, while retaining the energy and aesthetics of his street art origins. His compositions often feature abstract forms derived from his graffiti lettering, as well as figurative elements like the stylized profiles seen in some of his drawings. He has exhibited in various galleries internationally, contributing to the broader acceptance and institutionalization of graffiti art.
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