Blek le Rat

by Sybille Prou, King Adz

A unique view of the life and work of one of the most elusive yet most applauded and influential figures in the world of street art from the past twenty years. Street artist Blek le Rat is revered and acknowledged by the international graffiti community, and his work has influenced CD design, advertising, and graphics, as well as the work of urban artists around the world.

From small, simple stencils to complex multimedia events, Blek's distinctive art is showcased here for the first time, demonstrating the development of his technique and creativity over two decades, from his unique images of Lady Diana and kidnapped journalist Florence Aubenas to his iconic silhouette of a rat.

The book features photographs of hundreds of Blek's works and an in-depth exploration of the method and meaning behind his stencils and posters, as well as a look at the evolution of urban art from New York, Paris, Barcelona, and Buenos Aires to London, Taipei, Naples, and Berlin. More than 300 illustrations, 290 in full color

Genres: Art, France, Nonfiction, Street Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2008

Reviews

[MG · Rating 3 out of 5]

inspiring but not of much substance, I'd like something less based on assumptions and thoughts and something more soild. I really did like the emphasis on the gradual changes through his career though and the photographs of the same stencil in different places across the world and exactly what influenced them (so damn useful if i were to delve into this some more)
other wise, yes, it was really inspiring <3

[Eric Berg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful look at an important artist. The photographs are stunning and the artists’ account of the work is clear and informative.

[Michael Grills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome profile of an original Graffiti artist.