Nairone Defives

NEWS

This month, the first edition of OPENFILE Guangzhou will be hosted at Taikoo Hui, from October 18th to November 17th. As part of the event, acclaimed artist Nairone Defives has been invited by V.Collective to create his own unique space, showcasing his distinctive visual style.

Openfiles / Guangzhou, China

NEWS

Foot Locker has teamed up with French artist Nairone Defives to create a striking new visual identity for its brand, focusing first on its flagship store in Paris and expanding the collaboration across Europe. This partnership marks an exciting fusion of urban street culture and contemporary art, as Nairone's bold, graphic style brings a fresh, dynamic look to Foot Locker’s retail spaces.

Foot Locker / Champs Élysées

NEWS

As part of its exclusive collaboration with Lacoste, Nairone Defives is offering limited edition, numbered reproductions of his artwork on silver halide photo paper.

Lacoste / Nairone Defives

BIOGRAPHY

Nairone Defives is a contemporary artist and designer based in Paris. He is known for his distinctive use of black-and-white contrasts, integrating typography and figurative elements into his work. He has collaborated with numerous renowned brands such as Adidas, Vans, Puma and Paris Saint-Germain.

“In 2019, during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nairone performed a live artistic performance by creating an "Art Car" in just 24 hours to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ligier brand. This work earned him the Grand Prix of Art at the International Automobile Festival” - HYPEBEAST

His work spans a variety of mediums, including canvas, sculpture, installations, and illustrations, reflecting an intuitive creativity and innate curiosity.

CLIENTS

Lacoste
Adidas
Vans
Paris Saint Germain
Puma
Foot Locker
Chivas
Taylor Swift
Alain Ducasse
Eristoff
Disney
Adobe