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-), '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-), '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
Lot 312 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Martin Whatson & Sandra Chevrier (Collaboration), 'La Cage et les deux âmes (Hand-Finished Corroded Brass)', 2016, hand-finished screenprint in ... read more
panel: 100 x 71cm
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Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Angel Mustard', 2013
Lot 241 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Angel Mustard', 2013, screenprint in colours on 300gsm Somerset Satin paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered ... read more
sheet: 70 x 100cm
Sold for £1,250 inc.premium