PIOTRE

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Pierre Ygouf, better known by the name Piotre, is an artist from the new generation of graffiti creators whose popularity continues to grow.

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At just thirty years old, Piotre quickly became a prodigy in the visual arts. His love for art emerged in early childhood, leading to a precocious fascination with painting and drawing. As early as kindergarten, Piotre declared his dream of becoming a painter or illustrator, and his first requests were books about Picasso.

 

Over the years, Piotre forged his artistic path, enrolling at La Ruche, a high school specializing in applied arts, and later graduating from Strate College in Paris, a school of art and design. A versatile talent, he has managed to blend diverse influences, successfully merging Pop Art and Street Art in a unique artistic symbiosis.

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Piotre’s work is deeply rooted in the masters of the 20th century, including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring, who have greatly influenced his style, sometimes explicitly, sometimes more subtly.

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The word “hyperactive” is often used to describe Piotre, reflecting his insatiable drive to take on new artistic challenges and explore various media and techniques. Whether working on canvas in the studio or creating murals in public spaces, Piotre demonstrates an effortless command of his craft. He has also collaborated with major brands seeking a fresh and playful image, such as the watchmaker Louis Pion. Cities themselves have commissioned his work for large-scale projects (Lyon, Lisbon, Marrakech, Miami...), underscoring his international reputation.

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Piotre’s remarkable success lies in his instantly recognizable style. He is committed to revalorizing figures he sees as underappreciated, incorporating them into his dynamic compositions. His palette of primary colors, enhanced with black and white, creates striking contrasts, bringing his bold visual creations to life.

The American advertising world of the 1950s and comic books have also nourished Piotre’s imagination, adding further layers of depth to his distinctive body of work.