André Saraiva : Graffiti Life 

Author:   André Saraiva ,  Olivier Zahm
Publisher:   Rizzoli International Publications
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9780847858637


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   06 September 2022
Format:   Hardback
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Chances are that while you've been strolling anywhere in the world, you may have caught a glimpse of Saraiva's eye-popping signature stick-figure graffiti as Mr. A on a random street wall; or you may have spied him in Banksy's film, Exit Through the Gift Shop; spied him in the front rows of the Paris Fashion Week shows; paged through his L'Officiel Homme magazine; or follow him in photos one of his many chic exclusive nightclubs. Saraiva is the definition of rakish cool. This is a never-before-seen look at the artist's many spheres through which he effortless moves: street culture, contemporary art, graphic design, photography, fashion, and nightlife. With interactive pop-ups, hand-drawn personal notes, and booklets, the book follows Saraiva's art and life, and includes his tags on the streets of Paris; countless silk-screened posters; paintings and sculpture; creative collaborations with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Colette. André Saraiva: Curated Chaos is the story of this cultural force of nature.

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Author:   André Saraiva ,  Olivier Zahm
Publisher:   Rizzoli International Publications
Imprint:   Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN:  

9780847858637


ISBN 10:   0847858634
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   06 September 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM In 1986, when Andre Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French rascal started tagging Mr. A around the streets of Paris. His graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany Co. took note, tapping Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags. His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli. Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page book covers both Mr. A's graffiti and Saraiva's nightlife career (he's opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and London). -AIRMAIL.COM Andre Saraiva has worn many hats: club owner, hotelier, entrepreneur, graffiti artist. His inaugural book is a retrospect of his career as the latter. The 320-page tome includes photographs of his graffiti (including his alter ego Mr. A) on the streets of Paris, New York, and London; collaborations with high-end designers like Chanel and Louis Vuitton; and even diplomas (a.k.a. tickets) he's received from various authorities. Contributions include words by the late Virgil Abloh, Jeffrey Deitch, and others. -NEW YORK MAGAZINE Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM In 1986, when Andre Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French rascal started tagging Mr. A around the streets of Paris. His graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany Co. took note, tapping Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags. His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli. Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page book covers both Mr. A's graffiti and Saraiva's nightlife career (he's opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and London). -AIRMAIL.COM


Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM


Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes for the public to view. -HYPEBEAST.COM In 1986, when Andre Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French rascal started tagging Mr. A around the streets of Paris. His graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany Co. took note, tapping Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags. His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli. Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page book covers both Mr. A's graffiti and Saraiva's nightlife career (he's opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and London). -AIRMAIL.COM


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"Graffiti and visual artist André Saraiva is well known for his street art alter-ego ""Mr. A."" He is also owner of the Le Baron New York, Paris, London, and Tokyo clubs and newly opened Café Henrie in New York. Olivier Zahm was an art critic for Artforum and Flash Art before co-founding Purple magazine in 1992 with Elein Fleiss. Zahm currently continues to be the head of Purple Fashion Magazine as well as working as an artistic director for fashion brands such as Yves Saint Laurent. "

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