Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

French, b. 1951

Born in 1951, Xavier Prou (better known as Blek Le Rat), was one of the first graffiti artists in Paris, and is the founder of the international stencil art movement. During a trip to the United States in 1971, Blek was introduced to the ‘wild style’ graffiti prevalent in New York City, which left a lasting impression on him. Inspired by what he saw in New York, Blek began painting the streets of Paris in 1981, choosing a different technique – the stencil – as more appropriate for the French architecture. Blek’s first stencils were black rats, seen to be running along the walls throughout the centre of Paris. The rat, also an anagram for ‘art’, is in Blek’s mind “the only animal to survive the apocalypse“. In 1983 Blek began to paint life-size stencils, which alongside his rats, have become his trademark and have influenced generations of street artists around the world. Blek considers his images as gifts to the cities of the world, raising awareness of social issues. His heroes are solitary individuals crossing through the urban space – women, children, the elderly and other contemporary figures in an urban city. Dedicated to the idea of bringing art to the people, Blek often quotes the old masters like Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Guido Reni and Leonardo da Vinci. “I want the characters of the paintings to walk out of the museums to give them back to the people of the city” he says. In the mid 2000s, Blek’s work evolved to become more overtly political. Following the kidnapping of French journalist Florence Aubenas in Iraq, Blek pasted hundreds of prints of her image around Paris. Her portrait appeared everywhere, from her work place at Libération, next to cafés and offices of major newspapers. This activation aimed to attract the attention of the media and politicians to raise awareness of her situation. This body of work was a defining moment for Blek, who says, “I became aware of my power and responsibilty as an artist working in the public space“. That same year, Blek began a series portraying beggars on the street, aiming to shed light on the issue of homelessness. Blek paints the same portrait of a young beggar around the world, from Europe, to the United States to Australia, to challenge authorities, because “sometimes images have a bigger impact than reality“.

Artist: Blek Le Rat

Blek Le RatBlek Le Rat The Man Who Walks Through Walls (Special Edition Print Box Set), 2008

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Blek Le Rat The Man Who Walks Through Walls (Special Edition Print Box Set)

By Blek Le Rat

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Wonderful Special Edition of Blek Le Rat The Man Who Walks Through Walls. Comes complete with Screenprint, custom box and Blek Le Rat’s book, Getting Through The Walls. Self portrait...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Blek Le RatClassik Box, 2016

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Classik Box

By Blek Le Rat

Located in Dallas, TX

Classikbox – 2016 by Blek the rat Art casing – Ed.100 Containing 3 serigraphs Ed.100 The man who walks through walls / Madonna and Child / Beggar Screen-p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Plexiglass, Screen

Zhiyong JingJing Zhiyong "A Beacon" Contemporary Art Astronauts Series, 2021

$1,498

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in

Jing Zhiyong "A Beacon" Contemporary Art Astronauts Series

By Zhiyong Jing

Located in Draper, UT

TITLE: Jing Zhiyong "A Beacon" Contemporary Art Astronauts Series YEAR 2021 CLASSIFICATION: Limited edition to 50 prints. MEDIUM TYPE: Print MEDIUM/MATERIALS: Screen Print on Fine Ar...

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2010s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Laura JordanCentral Park, New York, Detailed Cityscape, Illustrative Art, NYC Art, BrightArt, 2018

$1,367

H 23.43 in W 23.43 in D 0.04 in

Central Park, New York, Detailed Cityscape, Illustrative Art, NYC Art, BrightArt

By Laura Jordan

Located in Deddington, GB

Laura Jordan Central Park NYC Limited Edition Print Edition 20 Image Size: H 49cm x W 54cm Sheet Size: H 59.5cm x W 59.5cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images ar...

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2010s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Glitter, Archival Paper, Screen

Robert RauschenbergThe Most Distant Visible Part of the Sea, Pop Art Silkscreen by Rauschenberg, 1979

$4,500

H 30.5 in W 23 in

The Most Distant Visible Part of the Sea, Pop Art Silkscreen by Rauschenberg

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Robert Rauschenberg, American (1925 - 2008) Title: The Most Distant Visible Part of the Sea Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph and Screenprint, Signed and numbered in pencil Editi...

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1970s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Screen

Mr. BrainwashMarilyn For Ever Screen Print on Archival Paper, Signed, Edition 10/95, 2021

$4,463

H 37 in W 29 in D 1 in

Marilyn For Ever Screen Print on Archival Paper, Signed, Edition 10/95

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print on hand torn archival art paper. Hand signed and numbered on front, thumb print on verso by the artist. Edition 10/95. Frame size approx 37 x 29 inches. Artwork is ...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Mickalene ThomasInterior: Red Couch and Landscape, 2024

$3,250

H 15 in W 23.25 in

Interior: Red Couch and Landscape

By Mickalene Thomas

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Mickalene Thomas (b.1971) is an American artist exploring the intersection of popular culture and art history, through a contemporary Black female gaze. As an openly gay Black woman,...

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2010s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Varnish, Glitter, Archival Pigment, Screen

Franco CostaDreaming and Sailing - Down Under ... - Screenprint by Franco Costa - 1990s, 1990

$350

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Dreaming and Sailing - Down Under ... - Screenprint by Franco Costa - 1990s

By Franco Costa

Located in Roma, IT

Screen print on paper. Hand signed, titled and numbered. Edition of 299. Excellent condition. A striking large-format colour screen print by Italian artist Franco Costa, depictin...

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1990s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Kevin Red StarMr. & Mrs. Choke Cherries, Signed Serigraph by Kevin Red Star, circa 1980

$700

H 22.5 in W 30.5 in

Mr. & Mrs. Choke Cherries, Signed Serigraph by Kevin Red Star

By Kevin Red Star

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Kevin Red Star, American (1942 - ) Title: Mr. & Mrs. Choke Cherries Year: Circa 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150, AP Size: 22.5 in. x 30...

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1980s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Damien HirstInvadHirst, 2025

$7,500

H 34 in W 43 in D 1 in

InvadHirst

By Damien Hirst

Located in Calabasas, CA

Artist: Damien Hirst X Invader Title: Invadhirst Year: 2025 Medium: 21-colour silkscreen print on Somerset Satin White 410 gsm cotton paper Edition: 1194; hand-signed by the artists ...

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2010s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Jules OlitskiLuminous Dawn Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed, 1990s, 108 Edition, 1997

$2,700

H 25 in W 35 in

Luminous Dawn Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed, 1990s, 108 Edition

By Jules Olitski

Located in New York, NY

This screen print, printed on Arches Cover White paper, is hand signed and numbered in graphite. The edition size is 108 plus 18 Artist Proofs. This print comes directly from the publisher, Lincoln Center Editions...

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1990s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Piero GauliThe Five Markets in Palermo - Screen Print by Piero Gauli - 1970s, 1970s

$233

H 22.84 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in

The Five Markets in Palermo - Screen Print by Piero Gauli - 1970s

By Piero Gauli

Located in Roma, IT

Screen print realized by Piero Gauli in 1970s. Edition of 80. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Very good condition.

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1970s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Shepard FaireyPunk Rock Bowling (Las Vegas, DIY Culture, Underground Music), 2025

$292Sale Price|54% Off

H 24 in W 18 in

Punk Rock Bowling (Las Vegas, DIY Culture, Underground Music)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey Punk Rock Bowling Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2025 Size: 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm) Edition: 550 Signed by Shepard Fairey, dated and num...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

InvaderInvadHirst, 2025

$7,500

H 34 in W 43 in D 1 in

InvadHirst

By Invader

Located in Calabasas, CA

Artist: Invader X Damien Hirst Title: Invadhirst Year: 2025 Medium: 21-colour silkscreen print on Somerset Satin White 410 gsm cotton paper Edition: 1194; hand-signed by the artists ...

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2010s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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Find a wide variety of authentic Blek Le Rat prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Blek Le Rat in screen print, plastic, plexiglass and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Blek Le Rat prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mr. Brainwash, Jeff Gillette, and Snik. Blek Le Rat prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $3,600, while the average work can sell for $2,400.