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The street artist Dran, born in Toulouse in 1979, is frequently called The French Banksy. These two artists share a critical view of society, power figures and are not afraid to expose their beliefs publicly.

"My father wanted me to work with him in construction, but since my arms are too thin to hold a hammer, I dedicated myself to the drawing," said the artist.

Dran mainly creates paintings, drawings and graffiti art all over France. With his art, he addresses important current issues such as the powers of the authority, sexual harassment, internet addiction, exaggerated media and many more.

Take a look at some of his incredible works and vote for the most powerful ones.

More info:  Instagram (h/t)

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Renee C Radclyffe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is a bit ironic...we use paper (from downed trees) to pass out “save our forests” flyers!!!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this one is sweet, it conveys the power of imagination in times of isolation

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is incredible. I feel this is how the elderly are seen and treated. Just keep giving them more and more pills!!! !!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a teacher who would shout at me "WALK WITH YOUR BACK STRAIGHT" every time I arrived at school, in front of everyone. I was a shy, skinny kid and we were forced to carry a bag full of books from and back to school almost everyday because every teacher had homework for us. One day I became so enraged, I screamed back at him: "DO YOU WANT TO HOLD MY BAG, SEE HOW MUCH IT WEIGHTS? MAYBE YOU CAN CARRY IT FOR ME!" Not only did I not get scolded, he did not bother me anymore. We had so much homework and zero free time after class, and all the weight they put on our backs… It's not healthy for the kids. This illustration is so accurate, sure brought back memories :)

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Linda Sayles-Chaney
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loss of freedom to express....again true and sad. Must be diligent to protect our freedoms!

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Renee C Radclyffe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sad, because one day, this will Be True. Children will not know what real animals look like!!!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not trying to be controversial but sometimes we need those little outs to be able to survive. Yes, it's important to know the state of our world, but you also need the little things to make you happy. If we constantly focus on the negative and the horrible things, depression will start kicking in. It's the sanity in the insane.

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Wendy Woo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the people you trust the most are the best at being predators...evil in disguise! Can be clergy...can be boy scout leader. Can even be your friend!

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Sop Hie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

had to scroll up to see what the fuss was about...ohmy

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's saying that even the pope and other highly viewed religious people are just regular people at the end of the day. They still experience everything everyone else does, including arousal.

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Kaiden Coughlin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's a sweet idea but this is a hit at how they sexually assault alter boys, and how they are just as corrupt as others sometimes

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Desarae Polski
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Enough with the slams against the church! Any group that has humans will have corruption. Doesn't mean the church as a whole should be criticized and beaten for the crimes of others! It's just the same as hating all muslims for the terrorists. Who do you think takes care of the people society has condemned in non profit charities and groups? I don't know what drives people to make these insulting images- but they must be very hurt people searching for personal truths.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact the catholic church has multiple child molesters and protects them instead of the victims. The fact that the catholic church thinks that in the event of an endoscopic pregnancy the mother should just be left to die. The fact that the catholic church tried to stop a girl scout from abolishing a law saying children can be married off to an adult with the child's parents's consent because "it would mess with tradition". If we follow your train of thought to the end of the tracts, we reach the conclusion that all laws should be abolished and anyone can do whatever the f**k they want because we're all corrupt and therefore no one has the right to hold anyone to a standard of civilized behavior.

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Read many but not all the comments & noone brought up the topic of celibacy. Other faiths don't forbid clerics to marry.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though this has happened in the past, I still think this is a little bit offensive...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To paraphrase Tim Minchin, if this bothers you, maybe consider that the way that the church protects child rapists is a lot worse than insulting said people.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only human, don't think that same thing could happen to God, or could it?

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Maggie Crooks
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, they are only human, and they have so many restrictions to follow that sometimes one will slip up. It's sad that these ones have access to little boys, but it's life right now. Changes have been made, but there are always loopholes and superiors willing to look the other way. Who watches the watchers?

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While they can still “touch”, they’re still untouchable!!!!!

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Never insult the religions. Religions do nothing wrong. It's the people like you who interpret it in wrong way.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you already know you're a piece of s**t and you're okay with it.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens, all too often. Here, the Black man is trying to cover up graffiti, and it’s immediately assumed he’s doing something wrong!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think the point of this illustration is that he's "wasting" his job time on art, or that art is not needed..... but that there are so many talented people who cannot pay for proper education that can boost their talent, and their needs are so many that they have to just put their talent aside and "get a job to pay the rent".

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm from NY and I can completely relate! I honestly HATE it here and feel like most New Yorkers do. But we constantly pretend we love it here and like it's the greatest place in the U.S.A.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who dares to paint the vulgar paint the royal flower bed for painting my roses red someone will lose his head

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think its about how we all have a happy face in the public, just like Tthe Clown's mask, and it all is just substained in things bought with money - e.g. the cocaine

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