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-), 'Scuba Diver (Blue Brass)', 2023
Lot 314 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Scuba Diver (Blue Brass)', 2023, screenprint in colours on 1mm corraded brass, signed, dated, and numbered from an ... read more
panel: 54 x 104cm
Sold for £1,250 inc.premium
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Tiger', 2017
Lot 234 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 30th Jul, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Tiger', 2017, screenprint in colours on 300gsm somerset paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 195 in ... read more
sheet; 58 x 108cm
Sold for £2,000 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-), 'Dancer (Hand Finished)', 2022
Lot 224 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 25th Jun, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Dancer (Hand Finished)', 2022, Woodblock Print and Hand Drawing with paint on Japanese Paper called “Washi”, ... read more
sheet; 45 x 30 cm
Sold for £812 inc.premium