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

Shepard FaireyAli Canvas, 2010

$3,050

H 25.25 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in

Ali Canvas

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Shepard Fairey Ali Canvas 2010 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. Edition 229 of 450 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: The corners are crisp, the edges are perfect ...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Jean-Michel BasquiatPORTFOLIO OF WOLF SAUSAGE, KING BRAND, DOG LEG STUDY AND UNDISCOVERED GENUIS, 2019

$199,950

H 22 in W 30 in

PORTFOLIO OF WOLF SAUSAGE, KING BRAND, DOG LEG STUDY AND UNDISCOVERED GENUIS

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Aventura, FL

Conceived in 1982-1983 and printed in 2019. Screenprint in colors. Each stamped and signed on verso by Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, the artist’s sisters and administrators ...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Mr. BrainwashTHE WALL RED (KEITH HARING), 2009

$3,712Sale Price|25% Off

H 37 in W 29 in D 1 in

THE WALL RED (KEITH HARING)

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print and spray paint on hand torn archival art paper. Hand signed and numbered on front, thumb print on verso by the artist. Edition 19/75. Artwork size 30 x 22 inches. F...

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Early 2000s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Mr. BrainwashTHE WALL BLUE (KEITH HARING), 2009

$3,712Sale Price|25% Off

H 37 in W 29 in D 1 in

THE WALL BLUE (KEITH HARING)

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print and spray paint on hand torn archival art paper. Hand signed and numbered on front, thumb print on verso by the artist. Edition 19/75. Artwork size 30 x 22 inches. F...

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Early 2000s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Gary Bukovnik"Dahlias" by Gary Bukovnik (Flowers, Still life, Watercolor, Paint, Print), 2001

$1,400

H 40 in W 27 in

"Dahlias" by Gary Bukovnik (Flowers, Still life, Watercolor, Paint, Print)

By Gary Bukovnik

Located in New York, NY

This image features a colorful arrangement of pink, red and purple flowers by American artist, Gary Bukovnik. Bukovnik is an internationally acclaimed painter and printmaker who prim...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2020, Signed, Artist's Best Friend, 2017

$7,995

H 30 in W 20 in

Mr Brainwash Street Art Screenprint, 2020, Signed, Artist's Best Friend

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Artist's Best Friend Medium: Unique screenprint on paper Date: 2020 Edition: One of a kind Sheet Size: 30" x 22" Signature: Hand signed in pen with thumb...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Volker KuehnVolker Kuehn - "Objects" - Color silkscreen, 20th Century

$239Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.89 in W 21.66 in

Volker Kuehn - "Objects" - Color silkscreen

Located in Winterswijk, NL

"Objects": Color silkscreen after sculpture by Volker Kühn. Humorous depiction of interpersonal relationships. Graphic Art, Miniature Etchings, Objec...

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20th Century Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen, Paper

Kenny SchachterLarry Joke (Fine Art Edition), 2024

$5,000

H 23.63 in W 51.19 in

Larry Joke (Fine Art Edition)

By Kenny Schachter

Located in London, GB

2 Dry Hit Screen Printed Gloss Enamel Black on Somerset Satin Tub Sized 410gsm Paper. Signed and numbered verso in pencil by Kenny Schachter

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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

Bill SchenckDown to the Valley by Bill Schenck

$5,000

H 25 in W 29 in

Down to the Valley by Bill Schenck

By Bill Schenck

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Down in the Valley 1992 Bill Schenck Serigraph 46/50 Edition of 50 Image size: 25 x 29 inches Paper size: 31 x 35 inches SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & INSURANCE U...

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1990s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Mr. BrainwashMr. Brainwash Playing Cowboy Screenprint on Archival Paper, Signed, 2020, 2020

$5,195

H 44.38 in W 32.5 in

Mr. Brainwash Playing Cowboy Screenprint on Archival Paper, Signed, 2020

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Mr. Brainwash Title: Playing Cowboy Medium: Screenprint in colors on archival paper Date: 2020 Edition: 26/85 Sheet Size: 44 3/8" x 32 1/2" Image Size: 40" x 28" Signature: H...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

John PiperEye and Camera, Red Blue and Yellow by John Piper abstracted nude screenprint, 1980

$450

H 23.7 in W 29.5 in

Eye and Camera, Red Blue and Yellow by John Piper abstracted nude screenprint

By John Piper

Located in New York, NY

This print is based on photographs of Piper's wife, Myfanwy Evans, exploring themes of seeing and recording images. This work is from a series of prints entitled Eye and Camera creat...

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1980s Contemporary Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Blek Le Rat prints and multiples for sale on 1stDibs.

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.