Attention street art enthusiasts! At the intersection of Barbès and Rochechouart boulevards, the former Tati Barbès store is coming alive again. Until February 16th, the street art exhibitionLes Enfants de Tati takes over its walls as part of a temporary urbanism project. Visitors can discover the works of 14 artists spread across two levels, all free of charge.
A tribute to Tati Barbès
As a way to pay homage to the legendary former store in the Barbès neighborhood, the new exhibition taking over the space is called Les Enfants de Tati. Until February 16th, 2022, Gringo Production, in collaboration with the Union de la Jeunesse internationale and Maison Château Rouge, transform the alleys and walls of the venue into a true ephemeral gallery dedicated to urban art.
cute; and passionate about urban art..See this post on InstagramOn the program: about thirty works created by nearly 14 artists, like Skout, Xare, Zenoy, Tom Geleb and Berthet One. Acrylic, aerosol, ink, spray paint... all techniques are good to transform the old store into a place dedicated to urban art. You can find installations with various styles and themes, such as graffiti, street art, and more.
Here are various styles, both traditional and avant-garde, that clearly showcase the diversity of street art.See this post on Instagram"« By presenting this exhibition, Gringo Production brings Contemporary Urban Art into one of the symbols of the 18th arrondissement and continues to support artistic and creative initiatives in the capital's neighborhoods," explains the International Youth Union on its social networks.
A temporary cultural venue in place of the former storeIf Tati lowered its curtain in September 2021, after 73 years of good and loyal service, a year and a half later, the baton has been passed. No more low-cost shopping, but an immense temporary experimental cultural space. A bit like a Palais de Tokyo, but at the foot of the Barbès metro.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramSince the start of the 2022 school year, the Tati Barbès store has taken on a new role as the home of the International Youth Union. It now features three levels of temporary exhibitions, as well as a cozy café where you can enjoy treats from the neighborhood, a library, and even a radio space.
These are certainly the final moments of the Tati Barbès store as we once knew it. The iconic 18th arrondissement department store has undergone a transformation, as it will soon be converted into new social housing, offices, and shops by 2024. Read more here.