Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Graffiti to be Solidaire project?
It is a street art event organized by UnePhase2Styles in collaboration with Secours Populaire.
Who created the graphic design for the event?
The visual identity and graphic design were created by Alex Kanos.
Where did the event take place?
The project was organized in Metz, France.
What was the purpose of the event?
The event aimed to bring together street art and solidarity through a charitable initiative.
What organizations were involved?
The project involved UnePhase2Styles and Secours Populaire Moselle.
Graffiti to be Solidaire with Secours Populaire
I was thrilled to create the graphic design for a street art event organized by UnePhase2Styles in collaboration with Secours Populaire. The event’s visual identity was designed to capture the dynamic energy of street art and its power to bring people together for a charitable cause. It was an honor to contribute to a project that promotes art as a tool for social good. Few years later i had chance to do large-scale mural for the Secours Populaire of Moselle.
This graphic design project was created to support a street art event that combined artistic expression with social engagement. Developed for UnePhase2Styles and Secours Populaire, the visual identity was conceived as a communication tool capable of reflecting both the energy of urban art and the values of solidarity promoted by the event.
Street art has long been associated with public expression, accessibility and community engagement. In this context, the visual communication surrounding the event needed to convey not only an artistic atmosphere but also the collective dimension of the initiative. The design therefore aimed to create an immediate connection between creativity and social commitment.
The collaboration between UnePhase2Styles and Secours Populaire brought together two complementary worlds. On one side, a structure dedicated to promoting urban culture and artistic projects. On the other, an organization recognized for its social and humanitarian actions. The graphic design became a meeting point between these two missions.
Creating a visual identity for a street art event requires balancing readability and artistic character. The design had to function as a promotional tool while remaining connected to the visual codes associated with graffiti, murals and contemporary urban culture.
The project also highlights the role graphic design can play beyond commercial communication. In this case, design supports a charitable initiative and helps increase visibility for a cause that depends on public awareness and participation. Visual communication becomes a tool for mobilization and engagement.
The event took place in Metz, a city that has hosted numerous urban art initiatives over the years. Through collaborations between artists, associations and local organizations, these projects contribute to making art accessible to wider audiences while creating opportunities for social interaction.
This project also marks an important connection within my own artistic journey. Several years after creating the visual identity for this event, I had the opportunity to collaborate again with Secours Populaire Moselle on a large-scale mural for the Secours Populaire. This continuity illustrates how relationships built through graphic design and cultural events can develop into larger artistic collaborations over time.
The visual identity created for the event reflects a belief that art can contribute positively to society. Whether through murals, workshops, exhibitions or graphic communication, artistic practices have the capacity to create dialogue and strengthen connections between people.
Ultimately, this project demonstrates how graphic design can support cultural initiatives while helping communicate values such as solidarity, cooperation and community engagement. It stands as an example of how visual creation can participate in projects whose impact extends beyond aesthetics and into the social sphere.
Graphic design by Alex Kanos / Organised by UnePhase2styles / Thanks to Secours Populaire Moselle / Location Metz France