French · b. 1977
Painting / Calligraphy
Known by his pseudonym Zepha, Vincent Abadie Hafez is a pioneer of 'urban calligraphy,' merging traditional Oriental and Western calligraphic techniques. His work deconstructs letters into universal visual poems that explore transcultural meanings and the frenzy of the modern world. He frequently executes monumental mural works that function as hypnotic matrices within public architectural spaces.