Alexandre Monteiro

Illustrator

Birth Year 1989

Birthplace Paris, France

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About

French illustrator who rose to prominence in the Paris street art scene for his freestyle abstract art. His work has been featured in several expositions, including Exposition au gMoMa Séoul, Projet pour le MoMa Gyeonggi, and Façade du MoMa Gyeonggi. He was trained by the artist Marchal Mithouard, also known as Shaka. He works under the alias Hopare. 

Before Fame

He began doing graffiti at the age of 12 after walking by a painted building that inspired him. 

Trivia

The Mayor of Limours assigned him the task of creating the signage for the town's new theater. He is part of an artist group known as TSF Crew. He has painted in Montreal, Paris, Hong Kong, and America. 

Family Life

He was born in France. 

Associated With

He and Philippe Echaroux are both prominent French street artists.