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, …
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 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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
