Urban art takes on a new dimension in Bordeaux's Grand Parc district. British street artist Helen Bur completed a giant mural of over 300m² in late October 2026 on one of the gables of the aquitanis Nerval residence. Internationally known for her monumental figurative paintings that tell contemporary social stories, Helen Bur created this work at the invitation of the Bordeaux association Exit as part of its KIFKIF program.
Aquitanis, a key partner in this program, provided the artist with a 34-meter-high gable. In 10 days of work, Helen Bur delivered a piece dedicated to single parenthood, motherhood, female parenting, and the relationships between women and children – societal themes prevalent in the neighborhood. This artistic project reflects aquitanis's commitment to enhancing its urban heritage and improving residents' living environment through cultural actions. The City of Bordeaux and socio-cultural partners also supported the artwork.
Led by the association Exit, the KIFKIF project aims to showcase urban art in all its facets and contribute to neighborhood development through artistic creation. The association plans to perpetuate its action and is already preparing the second edition of KIFKIF, with the goal of placing Bordeaux on the map for monumental artworks while offering concrete opportunities to local residents. A street art trail featuring professional creations and workshops for residents is under consideration.
Helen Bur's work joins other major artistic projects realized in Grand Parc with the support of aquitanis, including the monumental portrait painted in 2018 by German artist Hendrik Beikirch (ECB) on the Kipling residence. In line with its mission and CSR approach, aquitanis supports artistic creation in its neighborhoods, particularly favoring projects that involve residents and artists in the creation process. For example, a mural by street artist Zarb (from the Bordeaux collective Full Color) was created in 2021 in Cenon with the participation of residents from the Clos Palmer residence.
