Street Art at Les Invalides

Although the cornerstone of the Hôtel national des Invalides was laid in 1671, this monument, built for wounded soldiers, has never lost sight of its original purpose. Even today, the Institution nationale des Invalides continues to care for wounded military personnel and residents: members of the Resistance, victims of terrorist attacks, and those wounded in war. Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Loïc Mizon, military governor of Paris, the monument is becoming the setting for a unique collaboration. Thirty-four leading figures in street art are reimagining military imagery, transforming combat boots, helmets, canteens, and fatigues into works of art to support service members in their recovery, as well as their families. Under the direction of Arnaud Oliveux of ArtCurial, these pieces—on display from May 28 to June 1 in the salons of the military governor of Paris, which will be exceptionally open to the public—will be auctioned on June 1 to benefit associations for the wounded. The artists will also take over the northern moat of Les Invalides (on the esplanade side) to paint on panels that will remain on display for a month.

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Street Art at Les Invalides
Exhibition: May 28–June 1, 2026
Mural on panels: May 28–June 30, 2026
Hôtel national des Invalides
129 rue de Grenelle 75007 Paris