André Saraiva
André Saraiva, also known as Monsieur Andre and Monsieur A, is a Portuguese artist born in Sweden and raised in Paris. He is known for his iconic graffiti character Mr A and has significantly influenced the contemporary urban art scene.
Biography
Bio
André Saraiva was born in 1971 in Sweden and has Portuguese heritage. He grew up in Paris.
Academic Carrer
Specific details about André Saraiva’s academic background are not widely available online.
Professional Carrer
Saraiva began his artistic career in the illegal graffiti scene in Paris and developed the iconic character Mr A in the 1990s. He has created numerous interventions in cities worldwide, exhibited his work globally, directed films and music videos, and worked as a creative director and owner of various clubs, hotels, and restaurants.
Influences
His work is influenced by his early experiences in the graffiti scene and his desire to interact with public spaces in a poetic and joyful manner. His approach has helped shape contemporary urban art.
Works from André Saraiva
Love Mr. A Red Blue
André Saraiva
including VAT
Edition of /100 + 15 AP
Screen print on paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Astropack White 320 g/m2 paper
70 × 50 cm
2023
Mr. A Kiss
André Saraiva
including VAT
Edition of /50 + 10 AP
Laser-cut acrylic with CNC bas-relief and flex neon strip
Laser engraved artist signature and number
43 × 43 × 2 cm
2022
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Exhibitions and Public Art
Projects
Urban(R)Evolution
- ±MaisMenos±
- Add Fuel
- AKACORLEONE
- André Saraiva
- Barry McGee
- Felipe Pantone
- Futura
- Jason Revok
- Lee Quiñones
- Martha Cooper
- Maya Hayuk
- Nuno Viegas
- Obey SKTR
- Shepard Fairey
- Swoon
- Tamara Alves
- Vhils
- Wasted Rita
21 June – 3 December 2023
Festival Iminente - Lisbon 2018
21 - 23 September 2018
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