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Olivier Kosta-Théfaine (b. 1972) is a French artist known for his innovative approach to urban and suburban visual culture. His work challenges and reinterprets the neglected aspects of contemporary society through a range of artistic media.
Kosta-Théfaine's artistic journey began with graffiti and has since evolved to encompass various forms of visual art. He engages deeply with the codes of urban culture, creating work that resonates with the rough and raw elements of the environment.
Academic Carrer
Specific details about Olivier Kosta-Théfaine's academic background are not widely available online.
Professional Carrer
Since 1996, Kosta-Théfaine has exhibited his work internationally in numerous galleries and institutions. His art is featured in several prestigious public and private collections.
Influences
Kosta-Théfaine draws from the material and visual culture of urban and suburban environments, engaging with the brutality of the elements and the syntax of urban language to offer poetic reinterpretations of contemporary society.
