{"id":3930,"date":"2025-01-28T09:07:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T19:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/2025\/01\/our-street-art-journey-in-papeete\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:20:23","slug":"our-street-art-journey-in-papeete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/2025\/01\/our-street-art-journey-in-papeete\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Street Art Journey in Papeete"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Written by <\/span>: Lisa DI SALVIA<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Papeete is a true open-air gallery offering a unique urban art journey. Every corner of the city reveals colorful murals created by local and international artists. As you stroll through the heart of the city, you’ll discover numerous artworks that add a modern touch to the urban landscape.<\/p>\n

Here are some iconic street art pieces in Papeete that I’d like to share with you :<\/span><\/p>\n

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GIANT TIKI by the Tahitian artist HTJ

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The Tahitian street artist Hell Ton John, also known as HTJ, recently brought an old wall back to life at the western entrance of the city, across from Place To’ata. He created a giant tiki named Ahu Ra\u2019i,<\/b> surrounded by floral patterns that represent various local plant species.<\/p>\n

Hell Ton John Artist<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

POLYNESIAN FLAG by HTJ and CRONOS

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These two local artists highlighted the Polynesian flag and symbols of Polynesian culture on a corrugated metal wall located at the bottom of Avenue Pouvanaa a Oopa, near the Jacques Chirac roundabout.<\/p>\n

Hell Ton John<\/a> &\u00a0Cronos Artists<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

PORTRAIT OF VAHINE by Eduardo Kobra<\/h2>\n

On the wall of La Mennais College, across from the DAF, this mural features two highly realistic faces of vahine, painted in vibrant colors with geometric patterns.<\/p>\n

Eduardo Kobra Artist<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT by VHILS

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Still on the wall of La Mennais College, Portuguese artist Alexandre Fartos, aka VHILS (one of the top 10 graffiti artists in the world), made a stop in Tahiti in 2017 to create the black-and-white portrait of a young girl using a jackhammer.<\/p>\n

Alexandre Fartos aka Vhils Artist<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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PORTRAIT OF A CHINESE WOMAN IN TAHITI by MATT ADNATE<\/h2>\n

Located on Rue Dumont d\u2019Urville, this Australian artist paid tribute to Yeevone, a Chinese woman from Tahiti. Through her eyes, one can see the lagoon and the sky of Tahiti. This artwork is not easy to spot, as it is not positioned in the direction of traffic.

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Matt Adnate Artist<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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THE SLEEPING CHAMELEON by KALOUF & LARDANCHET

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Pour la 4\u00e8me \u00e9dition du Festival Ono\u2019u, ces artistes se sont donn\u00e9s le challenge d\u2019animer leur cam\u00e9l\u00e9on \u00e0 la nuit tomb\u00e9e gr\u00e2ce au video mapping<\/b> situ\u00e9 pr\u00e8s du pont de l\u2019est. Cette technique artistique consiste \u00e0 projeter des animations num\u00e9riques et des vid\u00e9os sur des fa\u00e7ades afin de donner vie \u00e0 leur oeuvre. D\u00e9couvres ce spectacle visuel ci-contre : https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_8jYTxuN2Hs&t=66s<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Kalouf<\/a> & Romain Lardanchet Artist<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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THE VAITAVATAVA MURAL<\/h2>\n

This 700 m\u00b2 street art mural was created as part of a rehabilitation and social cohesion project at the Vaitavatava residence. It depicts scenes from everyday Polynesian life as well as an ancestral legend from Huahine (the island of origin for many families living in Vaitavatava). This artwork, which honors our land rich in history and culture, was created by… 3 residents of the housing development and 6 established local artists (Sarah Viault and Polynesians Hoanui, Rival, Richard Barri, and Tearii Flohr) worked together on this project.

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Artist : Sarah Viault<\/a> , Les Hoanui<\/a> , Rival , Richard Barri<\/a> &\u00a0Tearii Flohr <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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IDENTITY IN PIECES by YILING CHANGUES<\/h2>\n

In the heart of the Vaima center, this young mixed-race woman drew inspiration from her Franco-Sino-Polynesian roots to offer a sincere and contemporary vision of Polynesian culture, blending poetry and commitment. Through her work, she invites viewers to discover the dreams and aspirations of a talented youth proud of their diverse origins, while celebrating the multicultural richness of the Pacific lands.<\/p>\n

Artist : Yiling Changues <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>\n

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Papeete is a true open-air gallery offering a unique urban art journey. Every corner of the city reveals colorful murals created by local and international artists. As you stroll through the heart of the city, you will discover numerous works that add a modern touch to the urban landscape. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[279,92,302,100,103,111],"tags":[151,155],"class_list":["post-3930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-laventure","category-activities","category-en-famille-en","category-papeete-en","category-see","category-top-en","tag-tahiti","tag-tahiti-2","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"builder_content":"

Written by : Lisa DI SALVIA<\/p>\n

Papeete is a true open-air gallery offering a unique urban art journey. Every corner of the city reveals colorful murals created by local and international artists. As you stroll through the heart of the city, you'll discover numerous artworks that add a modern touch to the urban landscape.<\/p>

Here are some iconic street art pieces in Papeete that I'd like to share with you :<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

GIANT TIKI by the Tahitian artist HTJ

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The Tahitian street artist Hell Ton John, also known as HTJ, recently brought an old wall back to life at the western entrance of the city, across from Place To'ata. He created a giant tiki named Ahu Ra\u2019i,<\/b> surrounded by floral patterns that represent various local plant species.<\/p>

Hell Ton John Artist<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01260\"<\/h2>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

POLYNESIAN FLAG by HTJ and CRONOS

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These two local artists highlighted the Polynesian flag and symbols of Polynesian culture on a corrugated metal wall located at the bottom of Avenue Pouvanaa a Oopa, near the Jacques Chirac roundabout.<\/p>

Hell Ton John<\/a> &\u00a0Cronos Artists<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01269<\/h2>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

PORTRAIT OF VAHINE by Eduardo Kobra<\/h2>

On the wall of La Mennais College, across from the DAF, this mural features two highly realistic faces of vahine, painted in vibrant colors with geometric patterns.<\/p>

Eduardo Kobra Artist<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01277-Edit\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

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BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT by VHILS

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Still on the wall of La Mennais College, Portuguese artist Alexandre Fartos, aka VHILS (one of the top 10 graffiti artists in the world), made a stop in Tahiti in 2017 to create the black-and-white portrait of a young girl using a jackhammer.<\/p>

Alexandre Fartos aka Vhils Artist<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01294\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

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PORTRAIT OF A CHINESE WOMAN IN TAHITI by MATT ADNATE<\/h2>

Located on Rue Dumont d\u2019Urville, this Australian artist paid tribute to Yeevone, a Chinese woman from Tahiti. Through her eyes, one can see the lagoon and the sky of Tahiti. This artwork is not easy to spot, as it is not positioned in the direction of traffic.

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Matt Adnate Artist<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01289\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

THE SLEEPING CHAMELEON by KALOUF & LARDANCHET

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Pour la 4\u00e8me \u00e9dition du Festival Ono\u2019u, ces artistes se sont donn\u00e9s le challenge d\u2019animer leur cam\u00e9l\u00e9on \u00e0 la nuit tomb\u00e9e gr\u00e2ce au video mapping<\/b> situ\u00e9 pr\u00e8s du pont de l\u2019est. Cette technique artistique consiste \u00e0 projeter des animations num\u00e9riques et des vid\u00e9os sur des fa\u00e7ades afin de donner vie \u00e0 leur oeuvre. D\u00e9couvres ce spectacle visuel ci-contre : https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_8jYTxuN2Hs&t=66s<\/a><\/p>

Kalouf<\/a> & Romain Lardanchet Artist<\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01298\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

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THE VAITAVATAVA MURAL<\/h2>

This 700 m\u00b2 street art mural was created as part of a rehabilitation and social cohesion project at the Vaitavatava residence. It depicts scenes from everyday Polynesian life as well as an ancestral legend from Huahine (the island of origin for many families living in Vaitavatava). This artwork, which honors our land rich in history and culture, was created by... 3 residents of the housing development and 6 established local artists (Sarah Viault and Polynesians Hoanui, Rival, Richard Barri, and Tearii Flohr) worked together on this project.

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Artist : Sarah Viault<\/a> , Les Hoanui<\/a> , Rival , Richard Barri<\/a> &\u00a0Tearii Flohr <\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01317\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

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IDENTITY IN PIECES by YILING CHANGUES<\/h2>

In the heart of the Vaima center, this young mixed-race woman drew inspiration from her Franco-Sino-Polynesian roots to offer a sincere and contemporary vision of Polynesian culture, blending poetry and commitment. Through her work, she invites viewers to discover the dreams and aspirations of a talented youth proud of their diverse origins, while celebrating the multicultural richness of the Pacific lands.<\/p>

Artist : Yiling Changues <\/a><\/p>

\"DSC01355\"<\/p>

\u00a9Redsoyu<\/p>

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