For the first time ever, the Museum of Graffiti—widely known as the world’s only institution solely dedicated to preserving and exhibiting graffiti—will make its highly anticipated European debut at the 2025 Urban Art Fair in Paris. Located at Booth A8, the museum will present a historic and visually electric exhibition featuring never-before-seen works by pioneering New York graffiti legends.
Set to take place at Le Carreau du Temple from April 25 to April 27, with a special press preview on April 24, the showcase will bring iconic street art from the alleys of New York to the global art capital of Paris. The Museum’s exhibition includes original and vintage works by titans of the graffiti movement such as Futura, Crash, Seen, and Lady Pink—many of which are being offered for sale for the very first time.
“This exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience and collect museum-quality works from the pioneers of graffiti,” said Museum of Graffiti co-founder Allison Freidin. “None of these pieces have ever been seen before outside of the United States, making this a truly special moment for collectors, art enthusiasts, and historians alike.”
Among the standout works on view is a rare series of five vintage canvases by Futura, an original acrylic painting by Lady Pink, and several of Seen’s signature superhero portraits—all of which previously appeared in the Museum’s 2023 exhibition in Miami. These works represent key moments in the evolution of graffiti, charting its rise from a misunderstood form of rebellion to a recognized discipline within contemporary art.
The museum’s presence in Paris is more than just a gallery installation—it represents a cultural bridge between two of the most influential graffiti capitals in the world. Paris, long revered for its dynamic street art scene with legends like Blek le Rat and the colorful murals of Belleville, provides the perfect backdrop for this transatlantic graffiti dialogue.
“Bringing the Museum of Graffiti to Paris is a milestone, not just for us, but for the global graffiti community,” said co-founder Alan Ket. “Many of the artists we celebrate started their journeys in the streets, and now their works are being exhibited in a city with such a rich art history. It’s proof that graffiti has secured its place in the art world.”
This is the first time that select works from the Museum of Graffiti’s private collection will be exhibited outside of the U.S., signaling a pivotal moment in graffiti’s global acceptance as fine art. With early works by graffiti pioneers growing in demand, this exclusive showcase offers an unparalleled opportunity for collectors to acquire seminal pieces from the movement’s origins.
Media and press members attending Urban Art Fair Paris are invited to the April 24 preview and are encouraged to schedule interviews with Freidin and Ket, who will be onsite at Booth A8 to offer deeper insights into the exhibition and the museum’s mission to elevate graffiti culture worldwide.
For more details about the fair, visit: https://urbanartfair.com/en/la-foire/
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