The French haven’t lost their flair for the subversive.

While thousands clashed with police in protests leading up to the big climate talks in Paris this week, dozens of artists took a different approach to airing their grievances. A group called “Brandalism,” which describes itself as “a revolt against corporate control of the visual realm,” hijacked advertising space all over the city to get its message across.

“We call on people to take to the streets during the [climate summit] to confront the fossil fuel industry. We cannot leave the climate talks in the hands of politicians and corporate lobbyists who created this mess in the first place,” said Brandalism’s Bill Posters.

More than 600 fake advertisements were created by about 80 artists, including some who played a part in Banksy’s Dismaland exhibition in England over the summer. At first glance, many of the designs blend in like any other billboard one might find at a bus stop.

Then there’s the slogans.

Air France AF, +0.12% says, “We’ll keep on bribing politicians and emitting greenhouse gases.” While Volkswagen VOW, -0.13% offers, “We’re sorry that we got caught,” and “Drive Cleaner. Or just pretend to.” Apple AAPL, -4.19% and Exxon Mobil XOM, -3.20% also got dinged, as do several heads of state, including Barack Obama and Shinzo Abe.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

Artist:Kai Giuseppin

The caption:“The King is dead. Designed to be obsolete within two years.”

Artist: Joe Webb

The caption:“Meat. Animal agriculture is the biggest cause of global warming.”

Artist:Revolt Design

The caption:“Economic growth is far more important than saving the planet. So we’ll keep on bribing politicians and emitting greenhouse gases. Just keep it to yourself.”

Artist:Listen04

Artist:Paul Insect

Artist:Bill Posters

Artist:Bill Posters

Artist:Barnbrook

The caption:“We knew about the impact of fossil fuels but publicly denied it.”

Artist:Barnbrook

The caption:“We’re sorry we got caught.”