Artist Profiles
Artist biographies for inspiration.
Whether you consider him a genius, an innovator or a public nuisance and a vandal, Space Invader is most certainly a powerful force in modern street art. His style involves a heavy use of mosaics, …
“Graffiti is more about the action than its result.” So is the way of life for the man whom street artists and fans call Andre, Monsieur A. or Monsieur Andre. His iconic image of a …
Andy Warhol was good. He was very good. But the uncertainty lingers like an immortal Jeopardy question: Andy Warhol was very good at what? Warhol has been labeled artist, celebrity, writer, filmmaker, jet setter, philosopher, …
The name Banksy ignites controversy, starts conversations and piques curiosity. Banksy is undoubtedly the most controversial street artist to emerge on the global stage. The fact that his identity remains unknown after 20 years on …
The renowned street artist Ben Eine was born Ben Flynn in London, England in 1970. Eine claims there is a clear distinction between graffiti and street art, stating that graffiti makes the street ugly while …
The Influence of Blek le Rat Street Stencils, Rats and Walls One of the godfathers of the European street art movement, Blek le Rat inspired hundreds of artists around the world with his stenciled style. …
“In a thousand years’ time, if they look back at us, will they think people worshipped Barbie?” –Imbue Perish the thought, but, just in case, there’s Imbue. Call him a smart aleck, a wisecracker, a …
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s beginning in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1960 was a modest one, unconnected with the sophisticated art shows and famous partnerships he would someday experience. This street artist turned high profile painter, …
Jef Aerosol was an early pioneer of street art, having begun his artistic career in 1982 in Tours, France. His street art and gallery paintings are exhibited all over the world, and he is known …
“The life you get is never the one you plan.” That unattributed quote could have been spoken by any number of street artists, but it’s especially suited for JR. An accidental lost-and-found experience led him …
Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist responding to New York City’s street culture of the 1980s. His work is about birth, death, sex and war – very fitting for the period in …
Who is King Robbo? To the general public, there’s a thin line between professional street artists and graffiti punks. King Robbo might describe himself as both. We know from BBC interviews that Robbo has children. …
The Confusing and Controversial History of Mr. Brainwash Rising to prominence due to a heavily hyped exhibition and a Banksy-directed documentary entitled, “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” the French artist Mr. Brainwash was once a …
Beasts, brutes and other animals became his essence. He captured them in a distinctive black and white style and created a popular worldwide following. He has produced some of the largest and most recognizable paintings …
Controversy, Copyrights and Graffiti Shepard Fairey is a polarizing figure in the world of street art. His major works have made as much of an impact as the works of Space Invader and Banksy, although …
“It’s the only thing in my life that I feel this strongly about.” Stik makes for an odd figure in the world of street art. He creates cunningly simple lines and shapes that echo the …
