
Graffiti & Brotherhood in the Wild Wild East
From Sarajevo, guest contributor Boxir meets Frenkie and Benjamin Cengic — two key voices of Bosnia’s graffiti and hip-hop scene. A conversation about style, memory, and unity across the Balkans.

Graffiti Beyond Borders: A Conversation with Pablo Allison
From Baghdad, photographer Pablo Allison documents Iraq’s unseen walls—where tags, slogans, and murals echo decades of conflict and youth resistance. A conversation with Christian Omodeo for Le Grand Jeu.

What’s New in the Shop?
The new Le Grand Jeu website is live, with a fresh design and smoother navigation. Here is a short introduction to the main improvements we made to make your browsing easier

Virgil Abloh in Print: Building a Legacy Page by Page
What if Virgil Abloh’s most lasting legacy isn’t fashion at all, but books? From scrappy zines to glossy catalogs, he treated publishing as both a manifesto and a playground—a way to slow down, hack culture, and leave a paper trail of ideas. His library maps the journey from outsider to global icon, a story retraced here by Maria Caprara, junior writer at Le Grand Jeu.

Wildstyle for the future
What if the last free language isn’t poetry or code—but Gwaffiti*? In a world where AI is scraping every corner of human expression, style writing still refuses to be decoded. Too wild, too weird, too local. From punk squats to Paris trains, from Milanese softies to mutant tomatoes, this essay by Shadrack from Milan maps a defiant visual language that might just outlive the machine.

Unfollow the Crowd: Travel with a (Good) Guidebook
During my internship at Le Grand Jeu, a few books didn’t just catch my eye—they stuck in my mind. They sparked questions, challenged habits, and reshaped how I think about travel. This article is my way of sharing the ideas they set in motion.

Tagging the Future: Graffiti in the Gulf
From Jeddah, Deyaa Rambo traces the rise of Saudi Arabia’s graffiti scene—navigating passion, prohibition, and cultural renewal. A conversation between Boxir, our first guest contributor, and one of its pioneers and founder of the legendary Dhad store.

Now Open #2
This season, France’s museums are buzzing with exhibitions that dive into club culture, suburban creativity, tattoos, witches, ghosts, and more. Whether you're a local or planning a visit, these shows offer a fresh take on art, history, and identity.

Now Open #1
Spray paint, hip hop, and vintage posters — here’s a quick look at what’s on and worth checking out right now.
Events

Street Beauty – Elevating the Art of the Mural
La Bellevilloise 19-21 Rue Boyer, Paris, Paris, FranceA dazzling ode to contemporary muralism, Street Beauty is a high-impact, one-of-a-kind photography book by internationally renowned street art photographer Hannah Judah. Curated and playfully designed by ATMA, the book […]

Vinyl Dreams & Graphic Obsessions
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceFrom Milan to Paris, art director and designer Paolo Proserpio lands at Le Grand Jeu for a special afternoon — exploring two decades of underground record design, DIY aesthetics, and […]

Future Language of the Ikonoklast
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceLe Grand Jeu is delighted to host the Paris launch of Future Language of the Ikonoklast, a landmark publication celebrating one of Britain’s most radical and influential post-graffiti collectives. Join […]

Mycelium — Where Emerging Voices Take Root
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceBetween Paris and Switzerland, Mycelium weaves a living network of artists, artisans, and creative minds. This new independent magazine explores niche professions, rare gestures, and the imaginaries shaping today’s emerging […]

Railway Systems: Aesthetics and Institutions
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceTrains and railway systems have long shaped our landscapes, functioning not only as industrial infrastructures but also as living canvases for autonomous practices such as graffiti writing. Yet, despite their […]