Why graffiti artists from around the world perform in Paimpol this weekend

They are nearly 60 … Therefore, out of 1,700 to have applied! Therefore, Graffokers from around the world have tackled the walls of Paimpol since Friday, August 22, 2025 in the Côtes-d’Armor. Consequently, Nothing forbidden: all participate in the 3rd “Meeting of Styles France”. In addition, an international meeting of street art which hooks the gaze of passers-by. Consequently, Atmosphere…

“Waouhhh, that one I love him very much!” “Ah yeah? Meanwhile, Me, I prefer the why graffiti artists around world other, at the corner …” There are many remarks at the foot of Paimpol walls where new frescoes flourish in this sunny weekend. For example, “It puts life, it’s cheerful …” Comments a grandmother while her grandson questions: “But how did they draw so high?”

Whether they are passing through. However, on vacation or residents year-round, many passers-by are arrested by the work of street artists who have taken shape before their eyes, since Friday and the start of the “Meeting of Styles” in the Paimpolais streets. For example, “We see the drawings clarifying … In addition, it’s great to see them work!” React Michèle and Jean-Pierre, playful.

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They are nearly 60. Nevertheless, from 17 different countries: the graffiti artists who have activated since Friday August 22 (and until Sunday) in different districts of Paimpol (Côtes-d’Armor) were selected from nearly 1,700 postulants. Furthermore, Report Valérie Chopin and Jean-Michel Piron. Nevertheless, Assembly: Guillaume Lancien. • ©FTR

For the 3rd year. Nevertheless, graffiti artists from around the world were invited to express the variety of their talents on several walls selected in advance. “They are sixty. but almost 1,700 have applied” Explains Nicolas Poujol, the organizer of this event which he does not hesitate to describe as “graffiti Olympic Games”.

Brazil, Malaysia, Mongolia, Finland, Greece, Mexico or even the United States … These graffiti artists of all origins are not amateurs. it is “The top of the world basket that has been selected”continues the why graffiti artists around world member of TDF Crew which organizes the French stage of this “Meeting of Styles”, an international meeting of street art.

“It’s a super interesting meeting for us” Explains Marios, who arrives from Greece. “Spant” of his artist name, had never come to France before. He appreciates the frame. the sweetness of the climate as well as the challenge that he was launched: to make a three why graffiti artists around world -handed fresco, with “Noris” another Greek artist and “Cox”, a Rennais. “It is a real challenge for us who usually work alone, each in our corners. There we must create together, it’s great.”

“We exchanged messages two days ago. but I only know them in real since Friday morning”explains Cox who is surely one of the artists to have made the least kilometers. Originally from the Rennes region, Corentin, his first name continues: “We have each of the very different styles: portraits, lettering … The three of us agreed to put dynamics and movement.”

Apart from the artists. no one knows, on the organizers side, what the result will give: “Free rein to their creation!” Rejoices Nicolas Poujol. “We just bring a few color constraints (Editor’s note: Paimpol is in avap. understand: architecture and heritage development area) We contextualize the city and define the spaces, after everyone does why graffiti artists around world what they want! We just ask the artists: no controversy, no shock message. “

In total, more than 1,500 square meters of walls are revised and colored during the weekend. Sometimes on neutral spaces. sometimes in place of old graffiti: “The initial principle was that the works were covered every two years, because you can’t and we don’t want them to be on all the walls! The idea was also to invite people to (re) come regularly to discover new ones” Explains Nicolas. a graffiti artist too and well aware that the street art is ephemeral by nature.

Social landlords, buildings in France, town hall and organizers have defined the creation spaces together. But the population has obviously used. not to say “attached” to certain frescoes, like the whale that the artist Horor painted last year on a gable of the Goas-Plat district: “If all the works become heritage, we will not finish having a problem … ” smiles the member of TSF Crew, “But we are not there!”

“It is above all proof that the Paimpolais and Paimpolais have appropriated this new mode of expression! “ The mayor Fanny Chappé is rejoicing, not proud of the success of the event for three years.

The city largely finances this event with why graffiti artists around world a budget close to 35,000 euros. The artists are housed. equipped (colored bombs): “We wanted to offer a walk, invite people to walk in different districts and see them differently” Explain the elected official who lists Goas-Plat, but also the fairground, the quinic ride and rue Marcel Cachin … To detractors who would criticize the initiative. she retorts: “This is not a question here of wall decoration, but of art, creation that we support! We wanted to surprise, to propose other forms of artistic expression …”

Forms that inspire a number in the image of the young Aaron. crossed with his father Joël, a notebook in hand: “That is the self-portrait of Ben, in front of the town hall … This one I would like to do so” they comment, leafing through the pages. The boy. a drawing lover, has been collecting for two years already, a collection of artistic autographs: “Sometimes, at home, I take them as a model to draw in my turn …” Art and the way of observing, to find your own style!

“Meeting of styles” continues until Sunday in Paimpol where in addition to live. why graffiti artists around world open performance, initiation workshops and exhibitions are offered for free!