Born in 1990, Valerian Lenud—also known as Valé—is a French urban artist based in Toulon, splitting his time between France and Mexico. After a decade of travel across more than forty countries, he has forged a singular aesthetic that fuses human figures, pop culture, and the raw energy of graffiti.

His portraits are built from meticulously cut, layered stencils and brought to life through a rich mix of techniques: spray paint, brushwork, knife marks, pastel, and marker. Drawing inspiration from his own photography, he explores universal themes such as cultural diversity, childhood, and social realities.

By weaving together iconic references and local symbols, Valé celebrates the richness of identity and the vitality of urban cultures in works that are vibrant, poetic, and deeply human.