C-215 paints Robert Badinter mural on Andorra prison wall and opens new exhibition
French street artist Christian Guémy (C-215) spent several days in Andorra painting a portrait of late justice minister Robert Badinter on a Comella.
Key Points
- Painted Robert Badinter portrait on a Comella prison wall in Andorra la Vella — inmates view Badinter as a symbolic figure.
- This was C-215’s 29th prison visit and his first project in Andorra, organised with help from the French embassy.
- Launched 'Figures of Emancipation' exhibition at Espai Caldes, running until 14 March 2026.
- Presented his new book 'Figures of Laïcité' and met Lycée visual‑arts students to discuss art and practice.
Urban artist Christian Guémy, known as C-215, spent several days in Andorra carrying out cultural projects. On Wednesday he painted one of the walls at the Comella prison in Andorra la Vella with a portrait of Robert Badinter — the former French justice minister, who died in 2024, and who campaigned for prisoner reintegration and the abolition of the death penalty — a figure the inmates regard as highly symbolic.
Visiting prisons is a frequent practice for the artist; this was his 29th prison and his first intervention in the Principality, organised with the assistance of the French embassy.
Much of Guémy’s work addresses individual emancipation and laïcité. During his stay he also launched a new project, Figures of Emancipation, an exhibition at Espai Caldes that examines individual freedom and dignity through painting; the show runs until 14 March 2026.
On Tuesday 2 December he presented his new book, Figures of Laïcité, at the Moby Dick bookstore in Andorra la Vella and met with high‑school visual arts students from the Lycée to share experiences and learn about the school’s approach to art.
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