Paste Up

Paste-up is an urban art practice adopted by Sébastien Bouchard over the past ten years. For the artist, it complements muralism, creating exclusively original works in his Nantes studio: his paintings on very lightweight paper are then quickly pasted in public spaces. These are often portraits, sometimes revisited, ephemeral works accessible to all, and can be found on walls across different continents (Europe, Africa, the United States).

Apollo / Nantes, France – 2026

Apollo / Nantes, France – 2026

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Based on the painting (1718) by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, held at the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands.Acrylic paint on paper, original urban artwork installed in Nantes, France in March 2026 / © Sébastien Bouchard

Ciwara, Antelope Woman / Paris, France – 2026

Ciwara, Antelope Woman / Paris, France – 2026

Acrylic painting on paper, original street art piece pasted in Paris, rue des 3 Bornes, France in February 2026 / © Sébastien Bouchard The Ciwara is a mythical being from Bambara culture (Mali)—half-human, half-animal—who taught humans the art of agriculture. To honor...