Collection: Richard Hambleton

Richard Hambleton is an enigmatic artist whose haunting shadow portraits helped define the urban interventionist spirit of New York City street art in the early 1980s. Originally from Tofino, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, he left an indelible mark on the world of public art. He moved to New York City in the late 1970s, using urban space as a canvas to provoke public reactions. His creative genius and elusive personality became legendary, especially after the untimely deaths of fellow artists Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring.

His most famous works include iconic series such as “Image Mass Murder,” “Marlboro Man,” “Shadow Man,” “Shadow Head Portraits,” “Horse and Riders,” and “Beautiful Paintings.” Each of these series reveals a unique facet of his talent and his ability to captivate viewers. Richard Art Hambleton passed away on October 29, 2017, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. His work continues to inspire and fascinate, demonstrating his status as a true icon of contemporary art. His ability to merge urban art with Pop Expressionism opened new perspectives and helped redefine the boundaries of public art.

His artistic legacy is a constant reminder of the power of art to provoke emotions, provoke thought and create a dialogue with the audience.