There is no question that French artists have played a pioneering role in the history of stenciling. Legends such as Blek le Rat, Miss.Tic and Jef Aerosol paved the way for today's crop of talented French stencilists, of which C215, the Dude Company and Tian are but a few of the many worth mentioning.

We're pleased to share with you the work of French photographer/videographer and Brooklyn resident Carlito Brigante, who has actively documented his fellow countrymen in action in New York:

"The Boss" by Jef Aerosol from Charles le Brigand on Vimeo.

Pork Chop' - extended version from Charles le Brigand on Vimeo.

For the definitive resource on stenciling in France and beyond, visit Samantha Longhi's excellent Stencil History X.

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