Freddish (1971) - Rick and Morty

Artist name: Freddish

Nationality: French

Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France

Title of the work: Rick and Morty

Year: 2019
Medium: Ink on 220g paper

Dimensions:

Canvas: 60 cm x 80 cm

Framing: No

Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist

Edition:
Unique work (no numbering, original artwork).

Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz
Work from the successful Geek Muted series

Documentation:
The work is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.

Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.

Delivery:
The work will be shipped from France, carefully packaged and insured. It will be sent rolled.

About the artist:

Freddish Papritz, professionally known as Freddish, is a French visual artist born in 1971 in Paris.

A self-taught artist, he emerged from Parisian urban culture of the early days and, from the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the first graffiti circles in the 1980s and 1990s, notably as a member of the IZB crew, Freddish helped lay the foundations of the street art movement in France.

Alongside his urban practice, he has worked as an assistant to major contemporary artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, experiences that deeply influenced his artistic vision and placed his work in the heritage of the Nouveaux Réalistes.

From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He became known particularly for his sculptural interventions and metallic assemblages, often designed for public space. Alongside other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collective platform dedicated to exhibiting urban art in institutional and non-institutional contexts, in France and internationally, notably through projects in West Africa.

Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop scenes and contemporary dance, creating sets, installations, and visual environments for shows presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale, and the Grande Salle of La Villette.

A milestone in his career came in 2006 when he participated in the Salon d’Automne in Paris, marking one of the first institutional recognitions of street art in France.

His work explores urban, social, and fantastical themes, mixing acrylic painting, collage, and metal sculpture. Grounded in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong connection with the city and its symbols.

Freddish’s work is regularly presented on the contemporary art market, with pieces appearing at public sales since the 2010s, including notable works offered for sale in 2025. His creations are today included in private collections in France and abroad.

Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues developing on-site projects, immersive installations, and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures directly dialogue with their surroundings.

Considered a historical figure of French street art alongside artists such as Speedy Graphito, Miss.Tic, Jef Aérosol, and Blek le Rat, Freddish remains an active and influential artist, bridging the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.