Underground art in Paris ? Venture out of the city centre and into the banlieues, says IVY Paris

By Mark Westall • 2 April 2009
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Beyond the boundaries … Paris art in the banlieue Photograph: Danielle Voirin
Nice article over at The Guardian from FAD’s friends IVYParis find the real Paris art scene check it here

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