Freddish (1971) - Star Wars

Artist name: Freddish

Nationality: French

Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France

Title of the work: Star Wars
Year: 2012
Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Dimensions: 100 cm x 81 cm

Framing: No

Signature details:
Signed by hand by the artist

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

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

Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.

Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no noticeable imperfections.

Delivery:
The artwork 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 emerges from Parisian urban culture of the early days and becomes, by the late 1980s, 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 works as an assistant to renowned 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 develops a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, collage, and urban techniques. He is particularly known for his sculptural interventions and metal assemblages, often designed for public spaces. Together with other artists, he co-founded La Galerie de la Rue, a collective platform dedicated to displaying 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 shows presented in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale, and La Grande Halle de la Villete.

A significant milestone in his career came in 2006 when he participated in the Paris Autumn Salon, 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 link 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 now found 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 engage directly with their surroundings.

Considered 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, bridging the origins of urban art with contemporary practices.