Vhils (1987) - Purpose - Hand Embellished Risograph

VHILS - Purpose - Hand Embellished

A stunning hand-finished work by the artist Alexandre Farto, better known as VHILS.

For each print, the artist used bleach to embellish them and make them completely unique.

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The work has been stored flat, away from light.

Signed and numbered by the artist.

Vhils became world-famous when he created a graffiti piece in 2008, next to an as-yet-unknown Banksy piece. Around the world, when people see the so-called 'Street Art', Banksy and Vhils are often mentioned.
The works of Vhils appear all over the world — among others in Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong, Berlin and San Francisco.

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Vhils, a Portuguese artist born Alexandre Farto, is internationally renowned for his unique technique of creative destruction. With chisels, explosives, drills, or acids, he sculpts directly into walls to reveal portraits that are profoundly human. His work explores the impact of urban growth, the erasure of identities, and the collective memory etched into matter.
Vhils is akin to engaged artists such as Shepard Fairey, whose graphic aesthetic challenges the power of the media. His conceptual approach aligns with Banksy, the master of social satire. The lineage with Blek le Rat, a pioneer of stencil art, is evident in his relationship to the city. He also shares the figurative sensibility of Jef Aérosol, centered on the human. Finally, his mural universe resonates with PichiAvo, the duo that blends classical mythology with graffiti.
Their work also engages with major figures such as JR, Invader, D*Face, C215, JonOne, Sandra Chevrier, Snik, Mr Brainwash, Murakami, Jeff Koons, or KAWS, each of whom pushes the boundaries of street art and contemporary visual culture.