Mon corps 

Miss.Tic, a French artist born in 1956, created this stencil graffiti art. It is an arresting combination of image and text that invites us to think about its relation to the Parisian urban environment. The artwork's title, "Mon corps est un chant de bataille," which translates to "My body is a battle song," alongside the artist's chosen medium, are key to understanding this piece. Stencil art is often associated with street art. This began as an unsanctioned public art movement, typically used to express political messages. In this context, the phrase takes on an additional layer of meaning. The artist seems to be claiming public space and in so doing, is asserting the importance of the female body as a site of resistance. To understand the artwork better, one could research the history of graffiti and street art, particularly in Paris. We could also look at feminist movements in France and their relationship to art, which might help us interpret the complex relationship between art, gender, and public space.