Freddish (1971) - Le Casse

Artist name: Freddish

Nationality: French

Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France

Title of the work: The Heist

Year: 2010
Medium: Acrylic on reused magazine poster

Dimensions:

Canvas: 60 cm x 80 cm
Framing: No

Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist

Edition:
Unique work (not numbered, original artwork).

Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz
Series of posters "Pimp Press"

Documentation:
The work is for sale with an authenticity certificate 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.

Self-taught artist, he emerged from Parisian urban culture of the early days and, by the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the early 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 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 Nouveau Realisme.

From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He became known for his sculptural interventions and metal assemblages, often designed for public space. Together with other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collaborative platform dedicated to exhibiting urban art in both 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 performances presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale, and the Grande Halle de la Villette.

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

His work explores urban, social, and fantastical themes, blending 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 to the city and its symbols.

Freddish’s work is regularly presented on the contemporary art market, with pieces appearing in 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 site-specific projects, immersive installations, and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures dialogue directly with their surroundings.

Regarded as a historic 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, linking the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.