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François Bonnel Explores the Emotional Side of Geometry

François Bonnel, a former advertising executive of 25 years, pivoted to art in 2018 and now presents his latest solo exhibition, “François Bonnel: The Geometry of Joy,” at Maddox Gallery in Mayfair, London, from June 4 to July 2, 2026. The show features abstract paintings that blend geometric and hard-edge abstraction with playful, intuitive compositions, using color, line, and light to evoke emotions like joy and harmony. Works such as *Caught* (2026) and *I Really Like You* (2026) demonstrate his exploration of three-dimensional space and the suggestive power of abstraction.

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Beyond the Streets at La Villette’s Grande Halle: the exhibition dedicated to the legends of graffiti and street art

"Beyond the Streets," a major exhibition dedicated to graffiti and street art, opens at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris from May 27 to August 30, 2026. Featuring over 100 artists including Futura 2000, Shepard Fairey, Invader, JonOne, André Saraiva, Felipe Pantone, Mister Cartoon, Vhils, Yoshi Omori, JR, Ozzie Juarez, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Kenny Scharf, Paul Insect, and Tim Conlon, the show spans 3,600 square meters with historic works, new pieces, archives, and immersive installations. Highlights include a train car installation, a mural by JonOne, a gallery dedicated to Shepard Fairey, "The Cosmic Cave" by Kenny Scharf, "The Marionette Workshop" by Paul Insect, and a section on the Beastie Boys and French hip-hop, including outfits from Dapper Dan and T-shirts from Driss Dendoune's collection.

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