48 pages Edited by André Saraiva 21 x 15 cm Language: French, English Paperback Publisher: Self-published Edition of 1500 copies [2001]
André, likely published on the occasion of French-Portuguese artist André Saraiva’s first exhibition at Galerie du Jour, Agnès b., in Paris in 2001, stands as one of the earliest monographs dedicated to a central figure of the Parisian street art scene. Following Souvenirs de Paris (2000), this book accompanied Saraiva’s solo show at Galerie du Jour, cementing his growing reputation within the contemporary art world.
Through drawings, graffiti, and playful visual interventions, the volume presents the universe of Mr. A, the smiling character who quickly became an emblem of Saraiva’s work and of a new generation of urban art. Untitled captures a pivotal moment: the shift from the ephemeral presence of graffiti in the streets to its recognition within the walls of a gallery, bridging underground culture and institutional frameworks.
At once a document of an exhibition and a portrait of an artist in the making, this publication marks the moment when Saraiva’s joyful, colorful imagery began to circulate beyond Paris and into the international art scene.
