Blue serigraph portrait of a man in modern casual attire, Jeans and trainers
Hand - signed signature and limited edition numbering in pencil
detailed view of the paper texture without the frame.
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Blue serigraph portrait of a man in modern casual attire, Jeans and trainers
Hand - signed signature and limited edition numbering in pencil
detailed view of the paper texture without the frame.
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Blek le Rat Frederic Chopin

£1,888.88

Blek le Rat: Frédéric Chopin (2020)

This striking work, sometimes referred to as "Chopin in Trainers," captures a rare intersection between classical history and contemporary digital culture. Released in 2020, the piece was directly inspired by a viral 3D artistic rendering of Chopin’s face created by artist Hadi Karimi earlier that year. Blek le Rat responded to this digital "resurrection" by giving the 19th-century composer a 21st-century "uniform" for the street.

  • Artist: Blek le Rat (Xavier Prou, French b. 1951)

  • Title: Frédéric Chopin

  • Release Date: November 6, 2020 (Self-released)

  • Medium: Two-color hand-pulled screen print (serigraph) on 300gsm Arches fine art paper

  • Dimensions: 31 x 23 cm (~12.2 x 9.1 inches)

  • Edition Size: Extremely limited edition of only 50 prints worldwide (plus occasional Artist Proofs)

  • Signature: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

    Collector's Note

As the "Godfather of Stencil Art," Blek le Rat's influence on the global street art movement—and specifically on Banksy—is unparalleled. This print is highly sought after due to its low edition size and its unique story about art meeting science in the digital age. Authentic artwork issued with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist.

Blek le Rat: Frédéric Chopin (2020)

This striking work, sometimes referred to as "Chopin in Trainers," captures a rare intersection between classical history and contemporary digital culture. Released in 2020, the piece was directly inspired by a viral 3D artistic rendering of Chopin’s face created by artist Hadi Karimi earlier that year. Blek le Rat responded to this digital "resurrection" by giving the 19th-century composer a 21st-century "uniform" for the street.

  • Artist: Blek le Rat (Xavier Prou, French b. 1951)

  • Title: Frédéric Chopin

  • Release Date: November 6, 2020 (Self-released)

  • Medium: Two-color hand-pulled screen print (serigraph) on 300gsm Arches fine art paper

  • Dimensions: 31 x 23 cm (~12.2 x 9.1 inches)

  • Edition Size: Extremely limited edition of only 50 prints worldwide (plus occasional Artist Proofs)

  • Signature: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.

    Collector's Note

As the "Godfather of Stencil Art," Blek le Rat's influence on the global street art movement—and specifically on Banksy—is unparalleled. This print is highly sought after due to its low edition size and its unique story about art meeting science in the digital age. Authentic artwork issued with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist.

The "Urban Icon" Look: The stencil depicts Chopin in his formal classical coat but paired with modern trousers and, most notably, modern trainers (sneakers) on his feet.

The Concept: By placing Chopin in footwear designed for walking modern city streets, Blek le Rat transforms the composer from a historical relic into an eternal, urban icon. It reflects the artist's philosophy of "liberating" classical characters from museums and returning them to the people on the streets.