156 pages Edited by Quentin Gassiat 25,5 x 19 cm Language: French Hardback Publisher: Editions Alternatives 2026
For over ten years now, Levalet has been installing his large-scale paste-ups in the streets of our cities, gradually developing an increasingly complex body of work that now places him among the recognized figures of the contemporary French art scene.
Creating a dual interplay with the viewer, the artist stages characters who resemble us, depicted in incongruous positions, both on walls and on canvas. Playing with movement and incorporating everyday objects into his pieces to reinforce the illusion, he has gradually mastered the art of storytelling. But beyond the surface humor, the comical situations, and the constant interaction with the urban environment, what is he really trying to tell us?
It is this question that Quentin Gassiat addresses in this monograph—the most comprehensive to date on Levalet’s work—offering a scholarly and clear exploration of the most significant aspects of the artist’s career.
