Speedy Graphito

Speedy Graphito (born Olivier Rioux) is a French street artist and painter who emerged from the Parisian graffiti scene in the early 1980s, becoming one of the pioneering figures of French urban art. His work is characterized by a vibrant, cartoon-inflected visual language that blends pop culture references, comic imagery, and bold colors, reflecting influences from both American pop art and street culture. He has exhibited internationally and is recognized as a key bridge between graffiti art and the contemporary fine art world in France.