Art to Serve Humanity - Saype

Explore the ambitious BeyondWalls project in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Guillaume Legros, known as Saype, a self-taught artist and former nurse. Discover the origins, challenges, and goals of creating the world's largest drawn human chain, which began in front of the Eiffel Tower in June 2019. Learn about Saype's unique artistic journey, from graffiti to large-scale biodegradable grass paintings, and his pioneering role in a new land art movement. Gain insights into the artist's philosophy, which explores existential questions and humanity's place in the world. Understand how Saype's work blends land art and graffiti, creating ephemeral masterpieces that evolve with nature and invite viewers to reflect on their relationship with the environment and society.