The word as raw material
"The word is the matter, the tool and the object"
Internationally renowned urban artist, ABES has revolutionized the approach to graffiti by transcending it into a form of visual poetic art. His masterful work "Fenêtre sur mots" perfectly illustrates his approach: transforming written language into an immersive visual experience where each letter becomes a plastic element in its own right.
Self-taught and nurtured by the hip-hop culture of the 90s, ABES has been developing for over twenty years a unique artistic language where writing becomes painting. His urban interventions, true monumental calligraphies, have marked the landscapes of numerous European metropolises, from Paris to Berlin, from Brussels to Amsterdam.
The Lambrecth Foundation preserves an exceptional collection of his works, testifying to the evolution of his style from his first mural interventions to his most recent canvas compositions. His work questions our relationship with language, urban communication and the place of writing in contemporary public space.
Distinctions & Achievements
Over 50 national and international exhibitions
Works in 12 European public collections
Monumental interventions in 8 capital cities
