Speedy Graphito (1961) - Ganas
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Speedy Graphito (born 1961) created the artwork Ganas in 1996, signed, on wood and canvas, measuring 12 × 16 × 3 cm, originating from France, and in good condition.
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Speedy Graphito, whose real name is Olivier Rizzo, is a French visual artist born in 1961 in Paris. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of street art in France, an indispensable figure since the 1980s. A graduate of the Estienne School in 1983, he began his career with the X-Moulinex collective, before dedicating himself fully to his personal approach from 1984. Early on, he occupied urban space with a recognizable style mixing stencils, painting, humor, and popular references.
His artistic universe draws on figurative art, comics, manga, video games, but also advertising iconography and Disney, which he reinterprets to denounce its impact on the collective imagination. The character "Lapinture," which he creates, quickly becomes a recurring icon in his work. The artist questions with irony and acuteness the visual codes of our consumer society, while offering a playful yet critical reading of the contemporary world.
Speedy Graphito deftly handles painting, sculpture, video, photography, performances, and digital art. He is the author of iconic frescoes on the walls of Paris and in many cities around the world. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and prestigious institutions, in France as well as abroad. Among his most notable exhibitions are "Un Art de Vivre" at the Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage in 2016, his first major museum retrospective, "Les Mondes Imaginaires" at the Musée en Herbe in Paris in 2021, and "La Grande Illusion" at Fluctuart in 2024, an immersive experience praised by critics.
His work is also presented in international galleries, such as Fabien Castanier Gallery in Los Angeles and Miami, Kolly Gallery in Zurich, or Cohle Gallery in Paris. In 2016, he set a record at a Tajan auction with his piece "Art is Fight," sold for 58,500 euros, confirming his status as a major figure in contemporary urban art. In homage to the great masters of art history, he cites references to Van Gogh, Mondrian, Miró, and Dalí in his works, while maintaining a dynamic, colorful, and striking style.
His work is a critical mirror of our era, at once engaged, poetic, and accessible, which resonates strongly with a broad public.
Speedy Graphito, whose real name is Olivier Rizzo, is a French visual artist born in 1961 in Paris. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of street art in France, an indispensable figure since the 1980s. A graduate of the Estienne School in 1983, he began his career with the X-Moulinex collective, before dedicating himself fully to his personal approach from 1984. Early on, he occupied urban space with a recognizable style mixing stencils, painting, humor, and popular references.
His artistic universe draws on figurative art, comics, manga, video games, but also advertising iconography and Disney, which he reinterprets to denounce its impact on the collective imagination. The character "Lapinture," which he creates, quickly becomes a recurring icon in his work. The artist questions with irony and acuteness the visual codes of our consumer society, while offering a playful yet critical reading of the contemporary world.
Speedy Graphito deftly handles painting, sculpture, video, photography, performances, and digital art. He is the author of iconic frescoes on the walls of Paris and in many cities around the world. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and prestigious institutions, in France as well as abroad. Among his most notable exhibitions are "Un Art de Vivre" at the Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage in 2016, his first major museum retrospective, "Les Mondes Imaginaires" at the Musée en Herbe in Paris in 2021, and "La Grande Illusion" at Fluctuart in 2024, an immersive experience praised by critics.
His work is also presented in international galleries, such as Fabien Castanier Gallery in Los Angeles and Miami, Kolly Gallery in Zurich, or Cohle Gallery in Paris. In 2016, he set a record at a Tajan auction with his piece "Art is Fight," sold for 58,500 euros, confirming his status as a major figure in contemporary urban art. In homage to the great masters of art history, he cites references to Van Gogh, Mondrian, Miró, and Dalí in his works, while maintaining a dynamic, colorful, and striking style.
His work is a critical mirror of our era, at once engaged, poetic, and accessible, which resonates strongly with a broad public.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Pop Art
Material
Canvas, Wood
Artist
Speedy Graphito (1961)
Title of artwork
Ganas
Signature
Signed
Year
1996
Colour
Black, Brown, Green, Multicolour, Orange, Pink
Condition
Good condition
Height
16 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
3 cm
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