During the MTAG activities in Paris LeBron James received three one-of-a-kind customized versions of his latest signature shoe as a gift from local Paris artists Wu “Nyno” Yue and Stephane “The Mayor” Ashpool. Nyno is a Paris-based freelance artist and animator. Born in Beijing in 1983, Nyno and his parents moved to Paris in 1991, where he has lived and studied ever since. He is famous for his incredibly fast drawing abilities. Additionally, Nyno often uses original Chinese ink for his drawings, which gives them a special touch. This year Nyno became one of the top three most active artists in the Paris scene. Born and raised in Paris, Stephane Ashpool is the co-owner of ViDA9, a company that produces and choreographs high-fashion events. Ashpool is also the co-founder and Creative Director of the Pain O choKolat crew, an artists’ collective. He is the owner of the Pigalle store, a place to organize art openings and cultural happenings in the Ninth District neighborhood of Paris, where Ashpool grew up.
