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-), '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-), 'One Small Step', 2013
Lot 204 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2025)
Martin Whatson (Norwegian 1984-), 'One Small Step', 2013, screenprint in colours on 300 gsm somerset paper with spot varnish hand finished in spray ... read more
sheet; 65 x 65 cm
Sold for £1,875 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