A bleak school dormitory in Paris, France, was transformed by 100 artists into an art exhibition as part of Rehab 2 Festival. The artists unleashed their creativity and imagination as they converted the interior of the student residence at the Cité Internationale Universitaire into a giant graffiti canvas.
After the artists had finished their work, the place was opened to the public who got to view the breathtaking masterpieces and experience graffiti in a completely different air. The unusual urban art exhibition lasted for one month, from 16 June to 16 July. However, the art will be abolished later on for intended renovations of the building.
Graffiti artists often use neglected spaces to showcase their vibrant art, and they sure did take good advantage of this festival to introduce it to people. Their temporary murals have been documented in photographs taken by Jonk Photography. To see more of these photographs, you can check the REHAB2 album on the photographer’s Facebook page.
Emily Reyes is a Brooklyn-based architecture writer and Article Curator at Arch2O, known for her sharp eye for experimental design and critical theory. A graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Emily’s early work explored speculative urbanism and the boundaries between digital form and physical space. After a few years in Los Angeles working with boutique studios on concept-driven installations, she pivoted toward editorial work, drawn by the need to contextualize and critique the fast-evolving architectural discourse. At Arch2O, she curates articles that dissect emerging technologies, post-anthropocentric design, and contemporary spatial politics. Emily also lectures occasionally and contributes essays to independent design journals across North America.