FOREWORD
Born from the dark depths of 1970s New York, an unexpected and rebellious flame emerged: Post-Graffiti. In the creative fervor of the East Village, a bustling neighborhood where a novel artistic avant-garde was taking shape, a youth in search of meaning found in the urgency of creation a response to their time. Aerosol in hand, these artists transformed urban chaos into a dazzling, enigmatic “work” marked by the urgency of expression and the affirmed mastery of each gesture, revealing a stylistic force as precise as it was striking. From the anonymity of the streets to the spotlight of galleries, their meteoric rise disrupted the norms of contemporary art. Beginning in the early 1980s, they made their mark in prestigious galleries and then international museums, shaping the last great artistic movement of the 20th century. Ghost Gallery celebrates these pioneers of contemporary art, these free spirits who shook established codes and opened new pathways of expression. By jostling our aesthetic landmarks, they initiated a true artistic revolution. By defying conventions, they triggered a shockwave in the art world. Like graffiti inscribed on the walls of time, their works have left an indelible imprint, a vibrant testament to a time of effervescence. By inscribing their narratives on the walls of history, they have bequeathed an artistic legacy that continues to nourish and inspire future generations.
UNLEASHED SPRAY Catalog
New Ghost Edition
December 2024
Current Exhibitions vs. Past Exhibitions
Exhibitions in Paris and Marseille. Works from the 1980s to the present.
COMING SOON!
NEW ADDRESS
11 rue de Miromesnil
75008 Paris
GHOST GALERIE is relocating to 11 rue de Miromesnil to celebrate and deepen its exploration of Post-Graffiti and the East Village scene of the 1980s. By showcasing artists who have reinvented the codes of contemporary art, the gallery offers a program that it has been exploring and developing for over ten years. Concurrently, the Ghost
Project highlights emerging talents, providing an inspiring showcase for this new generation of artists.
Depending on the hangings and themes, the gallery will also present works from other movements, thus fostering dialogue between different artistic practices. This new space aims to be a true creative crossroads, where yesterday’s experimentation and today’s inspiration meet, revealing fresh perspectives with each visit and exhibition.
Rebellion vs. Avant-Garde
Shattering the chains of tradition, artistic rebellion opens up infinite horizons.
The avant-garde, the spearhead of this creative revolution, invites exploration of uncharted territories. In this whirlwind of renewal, new voices arise, heralding a novel aesthetic that disrupts established codes and pushes the boundaries of artistic expression.