Maxime Blachere - Octopus 2

even if he admits finding squid salad quite delicious, the artist aims to raise awareness about ecology and species extinction.

Octopus 2 is a iconic work by BLACH (Maxime Blachère), blending urban art, humor, and contemporary engagement.
This monumental octopus, fully covered in graffiti, embodies an explosion of colors, signs, and references drawn from street art culture.
A deliberate wink to COP21, the work upends militant codes with irony, in reference to 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 them ironic shifts.
We also find the détourned signature of the famous graffiti artist PAPI 183 (Taky 183), integrated as a playful homage to the history of graffiti.
The squid symbolizes nature, the proliferation of ideas, and human influence on the oceans, treated here with humor and self-deprecation.
Each tentacle tells a story, between controlled visual chaos and dynamic composition.
The contrast between the oceanic background and the graphic saturation strengthens the visual impact of the work.
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.

Taille ; 75*50cm plus marges blanche
Support : Canvas 450g/m2 ideal for mounting on a frame or framing under glass with (or without) margins.
Bare canvas. Frame and chassis not provided.
Certificate of authenticity hand-signed by the artist.
Careful packaging. Shipments with insurance and tracking number.

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Biography

French artist, Maxime Blachère aka 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 he knows no borders. His unique artistic approach attracts thousands of collectors and business leaders around the world. His art is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers.

Blach has also made himself noticed by the media. His creations have been shared by renowned platforms such as Topito and Memedecentralisés, thus drawing the attention of a wider audience. Among Maxime Blachère’s numerous works are invisible graffiti of which he is a pioneer. He also creates white graffiti on white square on a white background, minimalist compositions that defy traditional art conventions.

PERFORMANCES:
- Created the world’s first invisible graffiti on a Goat Bus. Featured on France3 and France5. 2023,
- Exhibition at Cap Horn de Courchevel 1850. March 5, 2023
- Featured on the instagram account “memedécentralisé”, 2022,
- Winner of the “Monchu D'or” envois-du-gros 2022
- Honorary guest of the Salon de L’Ouest Lyonnais 2020.
- Featured in Stuart Magazine no. 23 2020
- Realized the largest mural ever painted for the Tour de France in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise 2019 (1600m2)
- Featured in Le Dauphiné libéré, and Le Progrès de Lyon 2020
- Residency at StreetArtCity. Creation of Hotel 128 room. May 2019 (censored!)
- Featured on Topito 2019.
- 4th place in the painter’s gold at the Champagne au mont d’Or town hall 2018
- Exceptional prize from the Town Hall of La Tour de Salvagny 2017
- Winner of the Graff battle of the Parlons Basket association 2017
- Author, performer of the “rastamateurs”. Jacquie et Michel. 2012.
- Featured on Rue89. 2010
- Tintin Foundation BD laureate in Brussels 2010.
- Elected "blog-Star" for his BD/Graffiti Blog by Skyrock radio 2009
- 9th in the Annecy international volleyball tournament 2008
- Antepenultimate of the European university championships in alpine skiing 1999



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