Martin Whatson is renowned for his public murals, canvas paintings, prints, and sculptures that combine intricate grayscale imagery with vibrant graffiti. His subdued depictions of dancers, animals, and art historical figures are enhanced by dynamic, colorful scribbles, creating a layered effect. Whatson began his artistic journey in the 1990s within Oslo's graffiti scene, drawing inspiration from the city's changing landscape to develop his energetic style. His work has been exhibited in cities like Oslo, New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, and Berlin, and he has completed numerous commissioned murals and collaborations with fashion brands.
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Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Sneak Peak & The Crack', 2021
Lot 279 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 16th Oct, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Sneak Peak & The Crack', 2021, two embossed screenprints in colours with giclee on 300gsm Somerset Sating paper, ... read more
Sneak Peak: 25 x 62cm; The Crack: 50 x 25cm (2) (framed
Sold for £438 inc.premium
Lot 268 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2026)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984), ‘Mini Chinook Hearts (Gold, Pink, Red, Blue & Blue Background)', 2012, a complete set of five screenprints in ... read more
sheets: 23 x 23cm (Framed) (5)
Sold for £2,375 inc.premium
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Velicoped' 2015
Lot 208a (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Velicoped' 2015, acrylic, spraypaint and stencil on canvas, signed and dated recto, signed and numbered from an ... read more
canvas: 30 x 30cm (framed)
Sold for £1,500 inc.premium
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Behind The Curtain With Border', 2017
Lot 260 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Behind The Curtain With Border', 2017, screenprint in colours on Somerset paper, signed, dated, and inscribed PP ... read more
55.5 x 84.5cm inc frame
Sold for £1,000 inc.premium