Graffiti and visual artist Andre Saraiva is well known for
his street art alter-ego "Mr. A." He is also owner of the Le Baron
New York, Paris, London, and Tokyo clubs and newly opened Cafe
Henrie in New York.
Olivier Zahm was an art critic for Artforum and Flash
Art before co-founding Purple magazine in 1992 with
Elein Fleiss. Zahm currently continues to be the head of Purple
Fashion Magazine as well as working as an artistic director for
fashion brands such as Yves Saint Laurent.
"Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is
the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of
historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's
Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling
murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes
for the public to view." -HYPEBEAST.COM
"Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is
the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of
historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's
Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling
murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes
for the public to view." -HYPEBEAST.COM
"In 1986, when Andre Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French
rascal started tagging "Mr. A" around the streets of Paris. His
graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few
years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting
commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands
like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany Co. took note, tapping
Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags.
His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli.
Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page
book covers both Mr. A's graffiti and Saraiva's nightlife career
(he's opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and
London)." -AIRMAIL.COM
"Andre Saraiva has worn many hats: club owner, hotelier,
entrepreneur, graffiti artist. His inaugural book is a retrospect
of his career as the latter. The 320-page tome includes photographs
of his graffiti (including his alter ego Mr. A) on the streets of
Paris, New York, and London; collaborations with high-end designers
like Chanel and Louis Vuitton; and even "diplomas" (a.k.a. tickets)
he's received from various authorities. Contributions include words
by the late Virgil Abloh, Jeffrey Deitch, and others." -NEW YORK
MAGAZINE
"Clad in a top hat with a noodle-like figure and grimacing face is
the ubiquitous Mr. A character that can be seen on the facade of
historic buildings in Paris or on the streets of New York City's
Chinatown neighborhood. From dream concert posters to sprawling
murals, the character lives on any medium that its creator wishes
for the public to view." -HYPEBEAST.COM
"In 1986, when Andre Saraiva was 15 years old, the Swedish-French
rascal started tagging "Mr. A" around the streets of Paris. His
graffiti quickly turned from a hobby into a job. Within a few
years, Saraiva started winning awards for his art and getting
commissions from stores and museums around the world. Luxury brands
like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Tiffany Co. took note, tapping
Saraiva to put a modern twist on silk shawls and quilted handbags.
His first monograph, A Graffiti Life, comes courtesy of Rizzoli.
Including essays by Virgil Abloh and Jeffrey Deitch, the 320-page
book covers both Mr. A's graffiti and Saraiva's nightlife career
(he's opened bars and clubs in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and
London)." -AIRMAIL.COM
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