Fafi “The Carmine Vault” Mini Exhibit/Book Release Party @ Gallery Nucleus Recap

Fafi “The Carmine Vault” Mini Exhibit/Book Release Party @ Gallery Nucleus Recap

Hypebeast was on hand for Parisian-based artist Fafi’s release of her book The Carmine Vault at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California. Fans and art enthusiasts gathered to take a peek at the book as well as a mini exhibition on hand that showcased Fafi’s signature designs that have appeared everywhere from street corners to the pages of Vogue. Lucky attendees were also given the opportunity to win signed copies of the book and a limited edition Fafi tote bag. It was a night full of like-minded individuals, great art and an artist gathering momentum at a staggering speed.

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Fafi “The Carmine Vault” Mini Exhibit/Book Release Party @ Gallery Nucleus

Fafi “The Carmine Vault” Mini Exhibit/Book Release Party @ Gallery Nucleus

Parisian-based artist Fafi will celebrate the release of her new book “the Carmine Vault” at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California. In addition, the artist will display a mini exhibit of new work which will serve as a scenery for the festivities. Known for her colorful feminine pieces, the globally acclaimed artist’s work has often been displayed on the streets of the globes most famous cities, as well is in Vogue Magazine, Adidas advertisements, and colette in Paris. Guests of the party will also have the opportunity to win signed copies of the book and a limited edition Fafi tote bag. The event takes place April 16.

Gallery Nucleus
Fafi “The Carmine Vault” Mini Exhibition
April 16, 2012
210 East Main St.
Alhambra CA
91801

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Swatch x FAFI Watch Preview

Swatch x FAFI Watch Preview

Today we get a first preview of an upcoming collaboration between French artist Fafi and Swiss watch brand Swatch. The black colorway, seen here above, features one of her signature characters. The watch looks great and we cannot wait to see the full collection.

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Fafi: The Carmine Vault Book Preview

Fafi: The Carmine Vault Book Preview

Born in Toulose, Fafi is a street artist who has been exploring a class of female stereotypes through her sexy, aggressive and stylized renderings of her signature characters. Fiercely feminine and extravagantly rendered in color, her particular style has won her global acclaim. The Carmine Vault brings to life Fafi’s colorful and irreverent world for the first time in a lavish graphic-novel format. This must-have can be purchased at Rizzoli for $29.95 USD

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Music Video: Mademoiselle Yulia – Gimme Gimme (Directed by Fafi)

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The music video for Mademoiselle Yulia’s “Gimme Gimme” directed by FAFI and styled by ANDREA CREWS.


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TBA Interview | One On One With Fafi

TBA Interview | One On One With Fafi

Let’s face it – street art has dominated the mainstream population for ages. With highlighted artists leaving their carbon footprint in the world of art, French artist Fafi has dominated the scene with her sultry trademark ‘Fafinettte’ characters that have captured the hearts of many. This time around Fafi has been working hard in the lab, with her latest project that is surely bound to set the scene come 2010.

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