Freddish (1971) - untitled
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Original untitled ink on 280 g paper by Freddish (born 1971, Paris), 80 cm high by 60 cm wide, dated 2025, signed by the artist, unframed, shipped rolled from France with a digital certificate of authenticity.
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Artist name: Freddish
Nationality: French
Date of birth: 1971, Paris, France
Title of the work: untitled
Year: 2025
Technique: Ink on 280g Paper
Dimensions:
Canvas: 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 from the Geek Muted series, a success series
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 packaged 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 the early Parisian urban culture 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 placed his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He became known for his sculptural interventions and metallic 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 both institutional and non-institutional contexts, in France and internationally, including projects in West Africa.
Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop scenes and contemporary dance, creating sets, installations and visual environments for performances in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale and the Grande Halle de la Villette.
A major milestone in his career came 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 fantastical themes, mixing acrylic painting, collage and metallic sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong link 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 held 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 Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures directly dialogue with their environment.
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, 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: 2025
Technique: Ink on 280g Paper
Dimensions:
Canvas: 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 from the Geek Muted series, a success series
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 packaged 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 the early Parisian urban culture 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 placed his work in the heritage of the Nouveau Realisme.
From these influences, Freddish developed a singular multidisciplinary artistic language blending painting, sculpture, assemblage, and urban techniques. He became known for his sculptural interventions and metallic 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 both institutional and non-institutional contexts, in France and internationally, including projects in West Africa.
Freddish also collaborates closely with hip-hop scenes and contemporary dance, creating sets, installations and visual environments for performances in major Paris venues such as L’Olympia, La Cigale and the Grande Halle de la Villette.
A major milestone in his career came 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 fantastical themes, mixing acrylic painting, collage and metallic sculpture. Rooted in popular culture and hip-hop aesthetics, his practice has gradually evolved toward more narrative and personal compositions, while maintaining a strong link 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 held 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 Ki Space Hotel & Spa, where his paintings and sculptures directly dialogue with their environment.
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, 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
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
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