Dran - Abcd'air

62 pages
Illustrations by Dran
25 x 17.5 x 1 cm
Language: French
Hardcover
Publisher: Nobulo
2016

Is it still relevant to introduce Dran from Toulouse? In almost 20 years, this graffiti artist has created a world of his own. Under the cover of an aesthetic approach that some might describe as childish, his characters (mastered to perfection) deliver an acidic, caustic, but always pertinent vision of our society. Mysterious and sometimes solitary like his art, Dran has made himself scarce in recent years. His return has been eagerly awaited.

The book ABCD'Air was published to coincide with Tiens, Dran's first major solo exhibition in 6 years. It took place in the early summer of 2016 at ADDA Gallery in Brussels. The book collects previously unpublished drawings from 2015 and 2016. From the A in "abécédaire" to the Z in "zèbre", it's a new plunge into the dark universe of Dran, who has lost none of his talent or bite. Each work can be read on several levels, making it accessible to everyone, from the new generation to die-hard fans.