The Museum of Graffiti Makes Its European Debut at Urban Art Fair Paris 2025
Source: Museum of Graffiti
Reported By: Matthew Kennedy
For decades, graffiti existed on the fringes—labeled subversive, defiant, and ephemerally outlawed. Today, it stands poised inside some of the world’s most prestigious art spaces. This spring, a historic chapter unfolds as the Museum of Graffiti, the only institution of its kind dedicated to preserving and celebrating the global graffiti movement, makes its European debut at Urban Art Fair Paris 2025.
Set within the art-forward backdrop of Le Carreau du Temple, from April 25 to 27, the museum's presentation at Booth A8 features never-before-seen works by New York’s graffiti legends—including Futura, Crash, Seen, and Lady Pink—making this not only a compelling exhibition but a moment of cultural reckoning between two epicenters of street art: New York and Paris.
From the Streets to the Salon: Graffiti’s Ascendancy
Presented with curatorial precision, the exhibition will include both vintage and new works, many of which have never been made available for sale. For collectors and art historians alike, the showcase offers an unmissable opportunity to view—and acquire—pieces that represent pivotal moments in the evolution of the movement.
Anchoring the collection is a rare series of five vintage canvases by Futura, whose kinetic abstractions helped define the visual language of early graffiti. Lady Pink, one of the few female artists to rise to prominence in the male-dominated street scene of the 1980s, contributes an original acrylic painting, while Seen’s unmistakable superhero-infused pieces, part of the Museum’s permanent collection and previously exhibited in Miami in 2023, add bold, narrative-driven energy.
“This exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience and collect museum-quality works from the pioneers of graffiti,” said Allison Freidin, co-founder of the Museum of Graffiti. “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.”
“This exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience and collect museum-quality works from the pioneers of graffiti. 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.”
Allison Freidin, Co-Founder of the Museum of Graffiti
A Cultural Bridge: New York to Paris
While New York's subway lines may have incubated the movement, Paris has long been a canvas in its own right. The French capital was home to the stencil revolution of Blek le Rat, often cited as a precursor to Banksy, and remains a stronghold of large-scale muralism, particularly in districts like Belleville.
“Bringing the Museum of Graffiti to Paris is a milestone, not just for us, but for the global graffiti community. 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.”
Alan Ket, Co-Founder of the Museum of Graffiti
This transatlantic debut is not only about visibility but about legitimacy—positioning graffiti not just as an urban echo, but as an institutionalized and collectible genre of contemporary art. As interest in early graffiti works continues to climb globally, the timing of this show could not be more significant.
Exhibition Highlights and Access
Visitors to the Urban Art Fair can explore the Museum of Graffiti’s installation from April 25–27, with a press preview and opening reception on April 24. Both Freidin and Ket will be on-site to speak with collectors, curators, and journalists about the movement’s evolution from subway walls to museum halls.
For those looking to engage deeper, media interviews may be scheduled directly, offering behind-the-scenes insight into how this genre continues to evolve and command international attention.
About the Museum of Graffiti
Founded in 2019 in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, the Museum of Graffiti is the world’s first institution solely dedicated to graffiti’s past, present, and future. The museum’s mission is clear: to preserve and elevate graffiti as a legitimate and influential art form, one that continues to inspire global youth culture, disrupt aesthetic norms, and spark critical dialogue. Through immersive exhibitions and rotating programs, the museum provides an experiential journey through the movement’s five-decade history.
As Paris prepares to host the world’s leading urban art collectors and tastemakers, the Museum of Graffiti’s European debut is not just another show—it is a cultural statement. One that affirms what those on the inside have always known: graffiti is no longer asking for a seat at the table. It has built its own.
For more details, visit urbanartfair.com or follow the Museum of Graffiti at @museumofgraffiti.