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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.

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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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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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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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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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