Calling all street art fans: it's time to take a stroll! Street Art Avenue, which runs along the Canal Saint-Denis, is an unmissable artistic expedition. Launched in 2016 by the Plaine Commune Grand Paris Tourist Office, the event now features over 30 majestic works that can be admired on foot or by bike. This year, 15 new works enrich the urban landscape, stretching over 5km from Paris La Villette to the Stade de France.
The event is going from strength to strength this year, with 5 times as many painted surfaces as last year. Mathieu Hanotin, President of Plaine Commune and Mayor of Saint-Denis, tells us that this is partly due to the desire to make Seine-Saint-Denis the center of gravity for urban cultures.
The international and local artists involved in the 2023 edition of Street Art Avenue have transformed walls, freeway pillars, factory silos and even street furniture into works of art, inviting us to reappropriate urban space. We'll also have the opportunity to cruise the canal on cruises organized by Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme, to admire the creations.
Beyond its aesthetic aspect, Street Art Avenue also rhymes with integration. For the first time, the Régie de quartier de Saint-Denis (Saint-Denis local authority) has been asked to carry out integration projects. Employees on vocational reintegration schemes prepared the walls for the works.
We really recommend this free stroll, which allows you to immerse yourself in a space where art and culture intertwine with the urban and ecological landscape. The Aubervilliers-based L'Ecluse association runs educational workcamps and participatory workshops all along the avenue.
Starting this summer, these artists, winners of the 2023 edition of the Street Art Avenue call for projects, will take over the new walls.
List of national winners:
In addition, a number of international artists will be adding to this year's line-up, confirming the global nature of the event. Here are some of the confirmed international artists, and keep an eye out for more names to be announced soon:
List of international artists:
Street Art Avenue is a mosaic of artistic expression, where the creativity of these renowned talents will transform urban space into an open-air gallery. Dear art lovers, don't miss the opportunity to discover the original creations of these artists who will make this edition of Street Art Avenue an unmissable event to discover.
Program list :
Dates and Opening Time
From June 14, 2023 to October 30, 2023
Location
Canal Saint Denis
canal de saint-denis
75019 Paris 19
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
