From June 7 to September 7, 2025, Le Mans will host an exceptional exhibition celebrating 60 years of urban art.
Banksy, JR, Obey, Miss Tic, Invader, Seth, and many other iconic street artists come together in an unexpected setting: the Collégiale Saint-Pierre-la-Cour. The exhibition L’Art dans la Rue offers a powerful visual journey — from the birth of graffiti to the latest digital evolutions of street art.
A unique retrospective of street art through the works of 30 international artists
L’Art dans la Rue in Le Mans is one of the major cultural events of 2025. By gathering 30 world-renowned artists, this large-scale event traces the history of street art from the 1960s to the present day.
Banksy, the anonymous British artist known for his biting humor, is showcased alongside JR, famous for his monumental photographic portraits, and Obey (Shepard Fairey), creator of the iconic Barack Obama Hope poster. Miss Tic, a pioneer of poetic stencil art in Paris, Invader, Ernest Pignon-Ernest, Speedy Graphito, Zlotykamien, Jef Aérosol, Brusk, Dran, Seth, Madame, ROA… all have shaped the visual landscape of our times.
Street art sanctified in a former collegiate church
What makes this urban art exhibition so exceptional is its striking setting: a former Gothic collegiate church in the heart of Le Mans. A place steeped in history becomes the stage for a union of the sacred and the subversive, where urban murals meet stained glass windows and centuries-old vaulted ceilings.
The exhibition is free and showcases works rarely seen in galleries or museums — some coming directly from the streets, others created especially for this event. Through an immersive and educational approach, visitors of all ages can explore the social, political, and aesthetic dimensions of the street art movement.
Why visit L’Art dans la Rue in Le Mans?
- A complete panorama of 60 years of urban art, from 1965 to 2025
- Rare and iconic works by internationally acclaimed street artists
- Free admission throughout summer 2025
- A unique cultural experience in a historic monument
- A must-see event for lovers of contemporary art, urban culture, and street photography
Practical Information
In 2025, Le Mans becomes the French capital of street art. L’Art dans la Rue is more than a retrospective — it’s an artistic statement, a deep dive into half a century of creative freedom. Through the intersecting visions of Banksy, Obey, JR, Miss Tic and others, this major exhibition invites us to see — and reflect on — the world around us.
🧠 A free, accessible, and unforgettable exhibition for all lovers of urban art, photography, painting, and contemporary creation.
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