Profile of the artist Codex Urbanus

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Codex Urbanus is a Parisian street artist, born on December 15, 1974, renowned for his imaginative bestiary of hybrid creatures adorning the walls of Montmartre since 2011. His pseudonym, meaning "urban manuscript" in Latin, reflects his project of creating a nocturnal bestiary illegally painted on city walls. Each creature, a blend of existing animals, is accompanied by a Latin binomial name, reminiscent of naturalist classifications. 

Self-taught, Codex Urbanus draws inspiration from medieval illuminations, ancient engravings, and artists like Hieronymus Bosch and Joann Sfar. He favors expressive freedom over technical perfection, using paint markers to bring his chimeras to life. His work has been showcased in various Parisian venues, including the Gustave Moreau Museum, the Aquarium of Paris, and the Musée des Égouts. Internationally, he has participated in festivals such as Burning Man in the U.S. and the UrbanArt Biennale in Völklingen, Germany. 

In addition to his street art, Codex Urbanus has published an essay titled "Pourquoi l’art est dans la rue?" ("Why Art is in the Street?"), exploring the role of urban art in contemporary society.