Maxime Blachere - Octopus 2

"even if he admits to finding a octopus salad rather delicious, the artist aims to raise awareness about ecology and species extinction"
Octopus 2 is an emblematic work by BLACH (Maxime Blachère), blending urban art, humor and contemporary engagement.
This monumental octopus, entirely covered in graffiti, embodies an explosion of colors, signs and references drawn from street art culture.
A nod to COP21, the work distorts militant codes with irony, in reference to the graffiti artist COPE2, a recognized figure in graffiti.
The painted messages play with language: ABAB instead of ACAB, RIB instead of RIP, 1-2-1-2, I was here, all of which are ironic detours.
We also find the altered signature of the famous graffiti artist PAPI 183 (Taky 183), integrated as a playful homage to the history of graffiti.
The octopus symbolizes nature, the proliferation of ideas and human grip on the oceans, treated here with humor and self-deprecation.
Each tentacle tells a story, between controlled visual chaos and a dynamic composition.
The contrast between the marine background and the graphical saturation strengthens the visual impact of the piece.
Octopus 2 is a strong piece, both engaged, pop and provocative.
An ideal work for collectors sensitive to contemporary urban art, perfect for highlighting on Catawiki.


Size; 75x50 cm plus white margins
Support: Canvas 450g/m2 ideal for mounting on a frame or under glass framing, leaving (or not) the margins.
Bare canvas. Frame and chassis not provided.
Certificate of authenticity hand-signed by the artist.
Careful packaging. Shippings with insurance and tracking number.

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Biographie

French artist, Maxime Blachère alias Blach (r) (Alt+0.174) is now present in more than 30 countries and exhibits in numerous art galleries in Europe, the United States and Asia.

Humor is a constant in Maxime Blachère’s work, and it knows no borders. His unique artistic approach attracts thousands of collectors and business leaders worldwide. His art is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers.

Blach has also made a name for himself in the media. His creations have been shared by renowned platforms such as Topito and Memedecentralisés, drawing attention from a wider audience. Among Blachère’s many works, there are invisible graffiti of which he is a pioneer. He also creates white graffiti on white squares on white background, minimalist compositions that challenge traditional art conventions.

PERFORMANCES:
- Realizes the world’s first invisible graffiti on a Goats Bus. Appeared on France3 and France5. 2023,
- Exhibition at Cap Horn of Courchevel 1850. March 5, 2023
- Publication on the Instagram account “memedécentralisé”, 2022,
- Winner of the “Monchu D'or” envois-du-gros 2022
- Guest of honor at the Salon de L'Ouest Lyonnais 2020.
- Publication in Stuart Magazine no. 23 2020
- Creates the largest mural ever made for the Tour de France cycling race in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise 2019 (1600m2)
- Publication in Le Dauphiné libéré, and the progress of Lyon 2020
- Residency at StreetArtCity. Creation of Hotel 128’s room. May 2019 (censored!)
- Publication on Topito 2019.
- 4th place in the Gold Painter at the City Hall of Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or 2018
- Exceptional prize from the City of La Tour de Salvagny 2017
- Winner of the Graffiti battle of the Parlons Basket association 2017
- Author, performer of the “rastamateurs”. Jacquie et Michel. 2012.
- Publication on Rue89. 2010
- Awarded BD of the TINTIN Foundation in Brussels 2010.
- Elected "blog-Star" for his BD/Graffiti Blog by Skyrock radio 2009
- 9th in the Annecy International Volleyball Tournament 2008
- Penultimate but one of the European Alpine skiing championships 1999



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