Monograph published by Skira
In the Atlas labyrinth
L'Atlas is a Parisian artist born in 1978. Fascinated by handwriting from a very young age, he went to different Arab countries in the 1990s to study calligraphy. In France, he began to develop his art of graffiti, which he combined with his passion for writing.
The balance between form and letter has been at the heart of his practice ever since. His works take as their starting point the artist's signature – The Atlas, which he adapts in a thousand ways. From the 2000s, he favored the gaffer, with which he traced his name on different supports, such as canvases, sidewalks or building facades. The Atlas creates a meandering alphabet which, anchored in the city, invites us to question the universality of language and the limits of the illegible.
This monograph presents the numerous variations of the artist's codified language. Between optical art, abstraction, street art, pop art and minimalism, the artistic creation of L'Atlas shows its multiple facets.
Year of publication : 2022
Language : Bilingual French English
Format : 21 x 28cm
Pages : 208
Binding : Hardcover
Color illustrations : 150
To go further, a collector's box is also available for pre-order. In this screen-printed box you will find the book as well as a unique work by the artist. For any information and orders, please contact us at this address: latlasshop@gmail.com
The Atlas' monograph
L'Atlas is a Parisian artist born in 1978. Fascinated by handwriting from an early age, he moves to different Arabic countries in the 1990s to study calligraphy.
In France, he starts by graffiti art, which he combines with his great passion for writing. A balance between form and letter is since then at the heart of his practice. He uses spray paint, scotch tape or gaffer on various supports: canvas, pavement, buildings' facades, etc. and is also well-known for its performances. The Atlas creates its own labirynthical alphabet which, inked in the city, invites us to question the universality of the language and the limits of illegibility.
This monograph presents many variations of artist's codified language. Between Optical Art, abstraction, street art, Pop Art and Minimalism, L'Atlas' art is multifaceted.
Year : 2022
Language : Bilingual French English
Dimensions : 21 x 28cm
Pages : 208
Binding : Hardcover
Color illustrations : 150
To go further, a collector's box is also available for pre-order. You will find in this silkscreened box the book as well as a unique work of the artist. For information and orders, please contact us at latlasshop@gmail.com
