Road Surgeon from Lyon: Street Artist Patches Potholes with Mosaics (15 photos)

The romantic nature of the French makes them see beauty in everything, even broken sidewalks and potholes. Street artist Ememem found inspiration in the deplorable state of roads and transformed potholes into masterpieces.





Ememem is an inventive French artist who fills potholes in his hometown of Lyon with vibrant mosaics to brighten the days of everyone who encounters them. In this way, the street artist decided to draw attention to the deplorable state of roads and sidewalks in France (and city officials).

You could say it's his mission to patch up the broken sidewalks in his city, filling them with colorful works of mosaic art. Thanks to his efforts over the past 10 years, some sidewalks and roads now look more colorful and creative.





Incidentally, these art objects have become a true landmark in Lyon. Local tourist guides always point out this city highlight. Fans jokingly call him "the road surgeon."





Imemem's work has long since expanded beyond Lyon. This street artist increasingly appears in other European cities, such as Paris, Turin, Oslo, cities in Scotland, as well as Milan, Madrid, and Barcelona.



The artist is often invited as a guest and participant at various art festivals. He willingly shares his experience and sometimes creates a mosaic canvas right before the eyes of an enthusiastic audience.