11th Dec, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 247

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Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Lighthouse', 2023

Sold for £2,250

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Condition Report

In good condition
No knocks or tears to the sheet
Vertical creasing down the left hand section of the sheet, mainly visible in raking light
Minor markings to the sheet verso, potentially from the time of production
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'Lighthouse', 2023, hand-embellished screenprint and archival pigment print with flood varnish on 300gsm Somerset paper, signed, dated, and numbered from an edition of 50 in pencil, published by Harman Projects; sheet: 41.9 x 49.8cm

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 11th Dec, 2024

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Martin Whatson

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.