Freddish (1971) - Alien on Tv

Artist name: Freddish

Nationality: French

Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France

Title of the work: Alien on Tv

Year: 2014
Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Dimensions: 100 cm x 73 cm

Framing: No

Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist

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

Provenance:
Work directly from the artist's studio, Freddish Papritz. The work is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.

Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.

Condition:
The work is in pristine 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 Paris’s urban culture in the early days and, by the late 1980s, became one of the formative figures of French street art. Active within the early graffiti circles of 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 renowned contemporary artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, experiences that deeply influenced his artistic vision and anchored his work in the legacy of the Nouveau Réalistes.

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

Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop and contemporary dance scenes, creating sets, installations and visual environments for performances staged 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 Salon d’Automne in Paris, marking one of the earliest institutional recognitions of street art in France.

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

Freddish’s work is regularly represented 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 now part of 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 engage directly with their surroundings.

Regarded as 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.