List of products by brand M.CHAT

This idea of the ‘memory’ of the wall as a material would remain firmly anchored in his work. A student at the Institut d’arts visuels d’Orléans between 1995 and 2001, it was in the streets of Orléans that he created his emblematic character: M. CHAT, a benevolent and cheerful figure, smiling around walls and on rooftops.

French-Swiss painter Thoma Vuille (a.k.a. M. CHAT) was born in Boudry, in the canton of Neuchâtel, in 1977. He produced his first works of street art in acrylic when he was just 15, in memory of his grandfather, a house painter.

These almost childlike features and spirit come from the very source of his initial inspiration: a laughing, feline figure drawn by a little girl while he was teaching a class in Orléans in 1997.

He then decided to spread the image the walls of Orléans, with the sole aim of «putting a human face and love in the city». At first glance, Mr CHAT may look like a logo, with his simple drawing and «cartoonish silhouette», but he’s much more than that, delighting and captivating us as we wander through the city with his Dantesque smile.

Thoma Vuille has become an emblematic figure of French street art, gradually multiplying the images of his yellow sidekick across all media: from the front or in profile, winged or simply suspended in mid-air, or sitting quietly between two chimneys.

2019

Exhibition PARISEOUL

Paris La Grande Vague, Acrylic
and sand on canvas 97 x 130 cm

2002

Appearance of M.CHAT on a “je ris jaune” sign during a demonstration in France. This image was broadcast and picked up by the media all over Europe. But he can also be found outside our borders, in London, Zurich and New York.

2004

Arte’s production of “Chats Perchés”, a film directed by Chris Marker and dedicated to Mr. CHAT, which was then screened at the Centre Pompidou. For the occasion, a huge painted Mr. CHAT adorned Translated into several languages, the film was shown all over the world, including in 2006 in England and the United States. The film was translated into several languages and screened around the world, including in England and the United States, helping to expand the reputation of the Franco-Swiss street artist.

2016

Decorating the Brussels chapel skate park with one of his cats. He created this work a few days after the attacks that plunged Brussels into mourning.

2021

A very special limited edition collection was created to mark the 100th anniversary of La vache qui rit®. For the occasion, a special as well as an exclusive line of sweatshirts and hoodies.

2021

Partnership with Bic® for France and England with a series of special limited edition lighters.

2024

Papers on the wall, galerie Brugier Rigail

2020

Collaboration with Leblon Delienne
Babycat

Its iconic cat, recognizable by its characteristic yellow color and big smile is now available in 3D.

To mark the release of sculptures by M.CHAT, produced in collaboration with the Leblon Delienne studio, the galerie Brugier-Rigail is hosting a temporary exhibition: “POP UP M.CHAT”.