Freddish (1971) - Untitled
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Original, unique mixed-media artwork by Freddish (born 1971, Paris), titled Untitled, created in 2011, measuring 60 cm by 80 cm, in multicolour street art style and hand-signed, with certificate of authenticity, produced in France.
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Artist name: Freddish
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France
Title of the work: Untitled
Year: 2011
Technique: Acrylic on reused magazine poster
Dimensions: 60 cm x 80 cm
Framing: No
Details of the signature:
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition:
Unique work (no numbering, original work).
Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz
Work created on the occasion of the artist's birthday for the launch of the poster series "Pimp Press"
Documentation:
The work is for sale with a digital 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 packed and insured. It will be shipped 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 early Parisian urban culture and, by the end of the 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the first circles of graffiti 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 anchored his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish develops a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He is particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal 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 decors, installations, and visual environments for performances presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale, and the Grande Halle de la Villette.
An important milestone in his career occurred 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 fantastic themes, combining acrylic painting, collage, and metal sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has progressively evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong connection to the city and its symbols.
Freddish's work is regularly shown 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 now in private collections in France and abroad.
Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues to develop in situ projects, immersive installations, and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as the Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures interact directly 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, linking the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.
Artist name: Freddish
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France
Title of the work: Untitled
Year: 2011
Technique: Acrylic on reused magazine poster
Dimensions: 60 cm x 80 cm
Framing: No
Details of the signature:
Hand-signed by the artist
Edition:
Unique work (no numbering, original work).
Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz
Work created on the occasion of the artist's birthday for the launch of the poster series "Pimp Press"
Documentation:
The work is for sale with a digital 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 packed and insured. It will be shipped 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 early Parisian urban culture and, by the end of the 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the first circles of graffiti 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 anchored his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish develops a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He is particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal 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 decors, installations, and visual environments for performances presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale, and the Grande Halle de la Villette.
An important milestone in his career occurred 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 fantastic themes, combining acrylic painting, collage, and metal sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has progressively evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong connection to the city and its symbols.
Freddish's work is regularly shown 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 now in private collections in France and abroad.
Between 2020 and 2026, Freddish continues to develop in situ projects, immersive installations, and murals, notably in architectural and hotel spaces such as the Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures interact directly 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, linking the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.
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Artist
Freddish (1971)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Untitled
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2011
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
60 cm
Width
80 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2010-2020
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