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 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 FaireyThe Future is Unwritten Collage Shepard Fairey Screen Print Obey Giant, 2021

$1,000

H 24 in W 18 in

The Future is Unwritten Collage Shepard Fairey Screen Print Obey Giant

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Manufacturer: Obey Giant Edition Details: Year: 2021 Run: 151 out of 300 Technique: Screen Print Paper: 80lb Cream French Speckletone Size: 18 X 24 Markings: Signed & Numbered Publis...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Damaged Icon Screenprint Obey Giant Face Contemporary Street Art, 2018

$1,750

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey Damaged Icon Screenprint Obey Giant Face Contemporary Street Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Obey Giant Edition Details: Year: 2018 Class: Art Print Status: Official Released: 12/10/18 Run: 409/450 Technique: Screen Print Paper: Fine Art Cream Speckle Tone With Gold Metallic...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard Fairey"Universal Dignity" Shepard Fairey Screenprint Letterpress Contemporary Street, 2022

$1,450

H 19.5 in W 15 in

"Universal Dignity" Shepard Fairey Screenprint Letterpress Contemporary Street

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Hand-deckled edges. "Aims to promote peace, equality, and humanity. I’d like to see a fundamental assumption that ALL people deserve respect and human dignity. This applies to the u...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard FaireyVote! Stop Fascism 20 Shepard Fairey / Ernesto Yerena Fine Art Urban Art Street, 2020

$650

H 24 in W 18 in

Vote! Stop Fascism 20 Shepard Fairey / Ernesto Yerena Fine Art Urban Art Street

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Edition Details Year: 2020 Class: Art Print Status: Official Run: 67/450 Technique: Screen Print Size: 18 X 24 Markings: Signed & Numbered

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard FaireyBob Dylan A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall Shepard Fairey Screenprint Gold Metal Inks, 2025

$1,750

H 24 in W 18 in

Bob Dylan A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall Shepard Fairey Screenprint Gold Metal Inks

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

This image is based on a photo by Daniel Kramer, who shot Dylan regularly during his rapid mid-60s ascent to stardom and audience projection of Dylan as the voice of a generation… a ...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Mark DrewBack to the Block - Snoop Dogg, Framed Hand Signed Screen Print, 193/200, 2023

$1,200

H 13 in W 17.75 in D 1 in

Back to the Block - Snoop Dogg, Framed Hand Signed Screen Print, 193/200

By Mark Drew

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print in colors on somerset paper. Hand signed lower right by Mark Drew. Hand numbered 193/200 lower left. Sheet size 11.75 x 16.5 inches. Frame size 13 x 17.75 inches (b...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Screen

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey "Rose Soldier Letterpress Edition" Screenprint, 2017

$1,350

H 13 in W 10 in

Shepard Fairey "Rose Soldier Letterpress Edition" Screenprint

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Edition Details: Year: 2017 Class: Letterpress Art Print Released: 10/10/17 Run: 219/450 Technique: Letterpress Paper: Cream cotton paper Size: 10 X 13 Markings: Signed & Numbered

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard FaireyI See Static Blue Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Contemporary Street Art Screenprint, 2016

$1,250

H 24 in W 18 in

I See Static Blue Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Contemporary Street Art Screenprint

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

I See Static, Blue. 18 x 24 inches. Screen print on cream Speckle Tone paper. Signed by Shepard Fairey. Edition of 168/300. Contemporary street art print. Shepard Fairey is a major...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Shepard FaireyRuth Bader Ginsburg "A Champion of Justice" Shepard Fairey Roe VS. Wade, 2021

$2,300

H 24 in W 18 in

Ruth Bader Ginsburg "A Champion of Justice" Shepard Fairey Roe VS. Wade

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Original Photo by Ruven Afanador. "Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a hero of mine because she was a low-key radical. She encountered gender discrimination in her personal life which she over...

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Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Big Brother Is Watching Letterpress Print Contemporary Street Art, 2024

$1,000

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey Big Brother Is Watching Letterpress Print Contemporary Street Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Manufacturer: Obey Giant Edition Details Year: 2024 Class: Art Print Status: Official Released: 11/15/24 Run: 26/175 Technique: Letterpress on fine cream cotton paper. Size: 11 X 14 ...

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Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Burn Baby Burn Letterpress Stencil Screenprint Contemporary Art, 2021

$1,100

H 13 in W 10 in

Shepard Fairey Burn Baby Burn Letterpress Stencil Screenprint Contemporary Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

"Inspired by the aesthetics of 'live fast - die young' rock 'n' roll, is a critique of some harmful habits we are addicted to. Not just the harmful effects of burning fossil fuels, b...

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GoinGame Over - Insert Coins - Credit Suisse Contemporary Street Urban Art, 2023

$1,250

H 27.5 in W 19.34 in

Game Over - Insert Coins - Credit Suisse Contemporary Street Urban Art

Located in Draper, UT

Game Over - Insert Coins - Credit Suisse Contemporary Street Art, 2023 Described as an ”ENRAGED ARTIST”, the work of Goin is simply like no other. In GAME OVER, INSERT COINS.” We ar...

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2010s Street Art Blek Le Rat Prints and Multiples

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Previously Available Items

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

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H 10.2 in W 13.4 in

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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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.