{"product_id":"poise","title":"Poise","description":"\u003cp\u003e*APC ART is pleased to present “Poise,” a striking and highly sought-after contemporary edition by internationally acclaimed Norwegian street artist Martin Whatson.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Published by Graffiti Prints in 2026, “Poise” is a masterfully executed 24 color screen print on 330gsm Somerset Satin fine art paper. The work is hand signed by the artist, stamped with the artist’s blind stamp, and hand numbered in graphite pencil from the limited edition of only 792 works.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The artwork measures approximately 66 × 49 cm (approximately 26 × 19.3 inches).*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary urban artists working today, Martin Whatson has built an international reputation through his instantly recognizable fusion of monochromatic stencil realism and explosive graffiti abstraction.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Whatson’s visual language uniquely balances precision and chaos — combining elegant figurative compositions with energetic bursts of color, tagging, drips, and layered street iconography.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*“Poise” is an exceptional example of this aesthetic.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The composition depicts a graceful ballerina standing en pointe rendered in Whatson’s signature grayscale stencil technique, contrasted dramatically against a vibrant eruption of graffiti lettering and abstract color flowing through the figure’s torso.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The juxtaposition between elegance and rebellion has become one of Whatson’s defining artistic motifs.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The work brilliantly explores themes of discipline, fragility, movement, urban culture, and personal identity — combining classical beauty with the raw energy of contemporary street art.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The ballerina itself becomes symbolic of balance and control, while the colorful graffiti intervention disrupts the image with a sense of freedom, movement, and expressive unpredictability.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Martin Whatson’s works have developed a significant global collector base and continue to perform exceptionally well within the contemporary urban art market.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Collectors are particularly drawn to Whatson’s ability to bridge traditional fine art aesthetics with authentic graffiti culture in a way that feels both sophisticated and emotionally accessible.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Importantly, “Poise” was published by the internationally respected publisher Graffiti Prints — one of the most recognized publishers within the contemporary street art world.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Included with the work will be the original certificate of authenticity issued by Graffiti Prints.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The work remains in excellent condition.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The work is in hand and will ship immediately from the USA.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*An exceptionally elegant and visually commanding contemporary edition by one of the leading figures within the modern urban contemporary art movement.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We are pleased to offer archival framing options for collectors seeking museum-quality presentation.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Proudly offered by APC ART.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*ATL. MIA. NYC. LA. PARIS. LONDON. TOKYO*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the work is a certificate of authenticity from graffiti prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Whatson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672764526746,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_c078dbbe-1feb-4889-9295-15273a012860.jpg?v=1783527760","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/poise","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}