In our modern world, art tends to find its place almost everywhere, and sometimes where we least expect it: in the street, on clothes and accessories, in movies and on social networks. So we've decided to highlight 8 sneakers that pay homage to famous artists.

Whether they are collaborations between artists and brands, or simply tributes paid by brands to artists who have passed away, these pairs of sneakers have become veritable collector's items over time. The \"Sneakers\" phenomenon is on the move, even if some art (and sneaker) purists are opposed to this kind of crossover, considered too commercial.

Let's discover these 8 remarkable collaborations.

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