Street Art News – April 2025 (1) | L'Epicerie Fine Art
📢 Street Art Market News:
From major acquisitions to charity auctions and book releases, this month's street art market news covers key highlights shaping the scene. Explore the latest updates on sought-after works, market trends, and must-see exhibitions.
🖼️ New back end offers by the Gallery
Ludo – "Bee with Protection Mask" (2012)
Bee with Protection Mask (2012) by Ludo • © L'Epicerie Fine Art
Recognized for his green-infused hybrid creatures, Ludo has made his mark in Paris and Hong Kong through striking collages compositions that challenge the balance between nature and technology. His artworks often depict insects and plants merging with industrial elements—symbolizing the resilience and adaptation of nature in urban environments.
Market Data: Ludo’s works gained traction at auctions and established galeries in Paris or New York. He also collaborates a lot with Zhen art based in Hong Kong.
Anti – "Untitled" (2015)
Untitled (2015) by Anti • © Anti
Anti, a discreet yet very influential and recognized French artist, crafts minimalist and raw sculptures that interrogate anonymity, presence, and identity in contemporary urban life. His bold forms resonate with collectors and institutions seeking concept-driven works with deep societal meaning.
📊 Market Data: This 127 cm long sculpture of Anti’s was sold for over €30,000 at Cornette de Saint Cyr in 2016, demonstrating strong demand among high-profile collectors.
🎨 Street for Kids Charity Auction: Results & Highlights
The recent Street for Kids charity auction in Paris brought together prominent urban artists, raising funds for children’s education. Here’s a look at some of the sales:
Ardif – "Fabergé Mechanimal" (2025)
Fabergé Mechanimal (2025) by Ardif • © Musée en Herbe
Final bid: €1,000 for a 30 by 30 cm work on paper.
Stew – "Orange Sanguine" (2025)
Orange Sanguine (2025) by Stew • © Musée en Herbe
Final bid: € 500 for a 42 x 24 cm stencil on canvas.
Le Cyklop – "Œil de Cétoine Doré" (2024)
Œil de Cétoine Doré (2024) by Le Cyklop • © Musée en Herbe
Final bid: € 750 for a 11.5 by 9 by 7 cm sculpture.
📖 New Release: "Street Porcelain Language" by Nut Chi
Mural painting in HK at California Tower Central (2025) by Nut • © Nut Chi
The Chinese artist Nut Chi announces his latest publication, "Street Porcelain Language." This limited edition of 500 copies, available in a bilingual English and Chinese book, explores how Nutseamlessly blends traditional porcelain techniques with contemporary urban aesthetics.
🏛️ L’Expo des 150: A Monumental Street Art Showcase
L’Expo des 150 at Cabaret du Chat Noir - with Le Cyklop here
This March, the Cabaret du Chat Noir hosts L’Expo des 150, a large-scale exhibition featuring 350+ artists across a 3,000m² space in Paris. Among the highlights are:
- Le Cyklop – Known for transforming street objects into playful, surreal interventions.
- Joachim Romain – A master at layering photography with urban decay, capturing the passage of time in his compositions.
🔗 More details to book until Saturday (it's free): Read More