Explosion of letters, symbols, and raw energy, it’s Rammellzee. Now, Paris tastes this radical vision with ALPHABETA SIGMA (Face A), a mind-bending exhibition at Palais de Tokyo from February 21 to May 11, 2025.
A full-throttle immersion into a universe where graffiti meets philosophy, letters are warriors, and art becomes a battleground for linguistic rebellion. Rammellzee’s work is a fusion of street art, Afrofuturism, hip-hop, sci-fi, and medieval iconography, all wrapped up in his self-created theory of Gothic Futurism.
The fluorescent glow, the chaotic compositions, the spiky, armoured sculptures, everything pulses with a kinetic energy that makes you feel like you’ve entered a different dimension. The way his work plays with black light adds another layer of intensity, making his already dynamic pieces feel alive.
At the heart of it all is Rammellzee’s deconstruction of language. He saw letters as not passive communication tools but as warriors fighting for liberation. His typographic mutations, where A, B, and Sigma become symbols of resistance, are explored in stunning detail. Expect an army of letters, arrows, and masks that feel less like static art pieces and more like elements of a secret code waiting to be deciphered.
One of the standout aspects of the exhibition is Rammellzee’s Letter Racers. These aren’t just sculptures; they’re vehicles of an imagined future where letters are literal weapons. Spray paint, resin, and found objects come together in these hybrid creations that are mid-flight between the past and the future.
Another fascinating component is The Gothic Futurist Manifesto. Rammellzee wasn’t just an artist; he was a theorist, a poet, a performer. His written works, part philosophy, part prophecy, are as electrifying as his visual art.
The exhibition also features his costumes and battle suits, which are made from materials ranging from discarded metal to neon plastic. These futuristic armour-like suits represent his idea of ”armamentation,’ where clothing and symbols become tools of empowerment.
The whole show is a multimedia chaos filled with sound, movement, and an atmosphere that feels more like a cyberpunk dream than a traditional art show.
If you’re a fan of Basquiat, Sun Ra, sci-fi aesthetics, or underground hip-hop culture, this is an absolute must-visit. It’s an intellectual and visual assault in the best way possible, a show that demands your attention, challenges your perceptions, and leaves you buzzing with new ideas.
