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-), 'Still Life', 2017
Lot 315 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Still Life', 2017, unique spraypaint and posca pens on reclaimed vintage oil painting, signed and dated recto; 26 ... read more
26 x 31.5cm inc frame
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-), 'Lighthouse', 2023
Lot 247 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Lighthouse', 2023, hand-embellished screenprint and archival pigment print with flood varnish on 300gsm Somerset ... read more
sheet: 41.9 x 49.8cm
Sold for £2,250 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