


The book is separated into two distinct sections: “Street Art” and “Fine Art,” both of which are augmented by the writing of celebrated scholars, critics, experts in relevant fields, fellow artists, journalists, collectors and gallerists. This retrospective features the artist’s private family photos, point and shoot images of his graffiti artwork from around the world, and full-color reproductions of his gallery pieces. 'I have a half moon and a star, this is the sign of my family,' says street artist Blek Le Rat, real name Xavier Prou, gesturing to the gold signet ring adorning his right hand. He is recognized as one of the first French graffiti artists and has been.

Blek le Rat! A special volume celebrating thirty years of work from the highly prolific and influential stencil graffiti artist, Xavier Prou! Blek le Rat, otherwise known as Xavier Prou, is a French postmodern graffiti and public-space artist. Blek le Rat, whose real name is Xavier Prou, was born in the Paris suburbs in 1952.
