7 Photos Of Endangered Beauty: How Dave Baranes Graffiti Captures Animals on the Brink of Extinction

Dave Baranes is a French graffiti artist known for his powerful murals featuring animals threatened by extinction.

Through his art, he seeks to raise awareness about the fragility of wildlife, often depicting these creatures in urban environments being harmed by human hands. His work is a blend of environmental activism and street art, bringing attention to critical ecological issues through visually striking creations.

White Tigers by Dave Baranes of a white tiger in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Dave Baranes: I mainly paint animals threatened with extinction. I take them out of their environment to put them in a more urban universe in which we see human hands damaging what surrounds them.

Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Wolfs by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Gorilla by Dave Baranes in Nogent-sur-Marne, France:

Black Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France:

For more of Dave Baranes’ incredible work, showcasing his unique blend of graffiti and environmental activism, head over to his Instagram at @dave_baranes. There, you’ll find more of his striking murals featuring endangered animals, along with updates on his latest projects and collaborations. It’s the perfect place to explore his mission to raise awareness through art.

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