Ceet Fouad (pronounced “see‑tee”; born 29 March 1971 in Oran, Algeria) is a French‑Moroccan street artist, muralist, and disc jockey. He is best known for his colorful graffiti work featuring a recurring chicken character called “Le Chicanos.”
Early life and education
Ceet Fouad was born to Moroccan parents in Oran, Algeria. In 1978, at the age of seven, he relocated with his family to Toulouse, France, where he grew up. During his adolescence he began tagging trains with friends and later joined several graffiti collectives, including La Terrasse Possee, ABS, TruSkool, and TRUMAC.
Artistic career
In the early 2000s Ceet Fouad travelled to Shenzhen, China, for the first time. He was commissioned by a U.S. company to decorate clothing boutiques there, an experience that sparked his long‑term connection with Asia. Since moving permanently to Hong Kong in 2003, he has built an international reputation as a graffiti artist and muralist.
His work frequently incorporates “Le Chicanos,” a stylised chicken figure that serves as a visual signature across murals, canvases, and street‑wear designs. Ceet Fouad has collaborated with major fashion and retail brands such as Adidas, Prada, and Lancel, producing both large‑scale wall paintings and product graphics.
Residencies and initiatives
In Shenzhen he founded the artist residence Jardin Orange, modeled after the Montresso foundation in Marrakech. The space hosts visiting painters and supports emerging talent. He has also been involved in similar artistic projects, including exhibitions at venues worldwide—from Singapore and Réunion to Germany and France.
DJ activity
Under pseudonyms such as DJ Patrick Douchafleur, DJ Colonel Douchafleur, and DJ Ceet, he works as a disc jockey, integrating his musical interests with his visual art practice.
Recent work
In 2019 Ceet Fouad painted a large mural in the Empalot district of Toulouse. His exhibitions continue to be shown internationally, and he remains active in both the Asian and European street‑art scenes.
References: French Wikipedia article “Ceet Fouad” (accessed via r.jina.ai).
