BLADE - "Classic" Slaps

BLADE- (2) set of two Iconic slaps. Arguably 2 of the most famous trains. Walking letters is comprised of 4 slaps attached rendered in marker. Measures a total of 4.24" inches, by 21.25" inches. Signed and dated verso The other Slap is titled "The Deep" marker rendered on 3 slaps and measures 4.25" x 16" inches.Signd and dated verso. These are all hand drawings and assembled by BLADE.

About the Artist

BLADE

BLADE - King Master visionary! Blade is more than a graffiti artist. A remarkable pivotal figure in the history of graffiti Blade's successes as a graffiti artist are myriad.Blade's artwork has been extensively collected & exhibited for over 25years & has participated in over 75 select solo group gallery exhibitions throughout the world! Blade has also been involved in in numerous symposiums, appeared in hundreds of articles, television features, magazine/ journal publications & catalogues.

At the forefront of the subway graffiti art movement in the early 70s, Blade's work is not only recognized as significantly influential, but his lengthy career as a professional artist has warranted worldwide notoriety & fame. Painting over 5000 trains & evolving to new levels of subway & canvas graffiti Blade has had exhibitions at the Whitney museum(2000) Cleveland's Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (2000) A 1991 show at The Musse National De Monuments Francais (Paris France) numerous shows at the Groniger Museum, and dozens of shows in Europe & Asia.On October 28,1994,Blade was invited to the Groniger museum to meet the Queen of England, as she was attending the prestigious institustion's re-opening.