Street Art

The Art of the Street: When Public Space Becomes a Canvas

Street art, or urban art, is a contemporary art movement that encompasses all forms of art created in the streets or public spaces, utilizing techniques as varied as graffiti, stenciling, stickers, posters, installations, and acrylics. Over the past few years, street art has secured a significant place in the art market and now stands as one of the most dynamic sectors in auction sales.

Leading Artists in Street Art Auctions

Driven by the Post-War & Contemporary Art team, Aguttes launched its street art department in 2011. The first auction, held during the 11th Biennale of Contemporary Art, took place at Aguttes' office in Lyon, preceded by a week-long exhibition where several graffiti artists, including Knar, performed live. These dedicated auctions attract a diverse audience of young enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and professionals, captivated by the energy and creative freedom of urban artists.

At the auction house in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, and through our online sales, works by established artists such as Banksy, JonOne, Ernest Pignon Ernest, Vhils, Seen, Shepard Fairey, C215, SMASH 137, Blek le Rat, Ron English, and Speedy Graphito are sold, along with promising young graffiti artists from Paris and Lyon.

Good to Know: Our Post-War & Contemporary Art department organizes two Street Art or Urban Art auctions per year in Paris or online.

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With a Strong Communication Network and International Buyers, Aguttes Regularly Achieves World Records

The house has a unique communication strength and provides sellers with modern and targeted tools for effective international dissemination. We pay particular attention to the production of the auction catalog, both in its design and content, whether in print or fully digital. During our campaigns, we mobilize buyers from our portfolio in all specialties and identified potential buyers. We communicate with them through various channels: online and offline advertisements, social media, emailings, media, influencers, auction platforms with adapted and high-quality supports; images, text, and video.