Chekos
About the artist
Francesco Ferreri, in Chekos'art, is a pioneer of contemporary urban art. Raised in the graffiti underground in Milan, he has developed a unique style that today colours the streets of Italy, Europe and the world. His murals are true visual narratives, telling stories of social contrasts and paying homage to historical memory through faces and emotions. From Xiamen in China to Tirana in Albania, Chekos'art's works transform cities into open-air galleries, dialoguing with new generations through iconic pop references, tributes to the great masters of the past and beyond. Co-founder of 167B Street, an urban art workshop in the heart of Lecce's working-class neighbourhood, zone 167. He has helped transform the Lecce suburbs into a constantly evolving artistic workshop. This space has become a starting point for exploring new centralities, revealing stories hidden in the nuances of urban space. Over the years, Chekos'art has participated in major international urban art festivals. Parallel to his artistic activity, he is also a leading figure in the organisation of events, serving as artistic director for festivals such as Tirana's Mural Fest 2018,2019 and Lecce's 167 Art Project. Every year since 2017, this festival has enriched the popular 167 neighbourhood with new works and cultural activities, becoming an unmissable event for urban art lovers.