Apset (1984) - Black Birds
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Original oil on canvas by Apset (born 1984, Thessaloniki) titled Black Birds, 2025, 150 × 130 cm, signed by the artist on the back, in excellent condition with provenance from the artist’s studio and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from MP ARTS AGENCY.
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Artist name: Apset
Nationality: Greek
Date of birth: 1984, Thessaloniki, Greece
Title of the work: Black Bird
Year: 2025
Medium: Oil painting on canvas
Dimensions:
Image: 130 cm x 150 cm
Canvas: 130 cm x 150 cm
Framing:
Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work
Edition:
Unique work (no numbering, original artwork).
Provenance:
Directly from the artist's studio, Apset. The piece is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.
Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The work will be shipped from Greece, carefully packaged and insured. It will be sent unframed (rolled). Delivery with insurance.
About the artist:
Apset, born in Thessaloniki in 1984, is a landmark street art artist whose work has shaped the urban scene in Greece and beyond. Involved in graffiti culture since 1998, he founded the group Agb-2g with his friends, in the heart of Thessaloniki. His art is distinguished by striking portraits, a unique use of color, and an innovative graphical approach. His name, an anagram of his first name Stelios (Ste-Set), reflects his conceptual approach.
After studies in graphic design in Thessaloniki and an internship in Warsaw, he trained in multiple artistic disciplines, from sculpture to video, including engraving and drawing. A graduate of the School of Fine Arts at Aristotle University, Apset collaborated with Pacific Décor for the design of amusement parks in Greece and participated in major festivals such as the Thessaloniki Street Art Festival and Boarding Pass in Chalkidiki.
Over the years, he evolved in his practice, moving away from tags to focus on realistic figures and 3D portraits, his true signature. He draws inspiration from daily life, the city of Thessaloniki, graphic art, and even fashion. His works, vibrant and powerful, question society, culture, and the human condition, while offering a striking aesthetic vision.
Selected exhibitions:
2024: “Urban Myths”, G.E. Kapopoulos, Mika Papamichail, Municipal gallery, Mykonos.
2024: “OverLoaded”, Mika Papamichail Cream Athens - T.A.F., Athens.
2024: “Latin American & Local”, Delirium urban art gallery, Athens.
2022: “Familiar Faces”, Delirium urban art gallery, Athens.
2022: “Osmosis”, conceptual art subject, Bensounsan han, Thessaloniki.
2021: “Neocratia”, Achetez de l’Art gallery, curated by Mika Papamichail, Paris, France.
2017: “The Art of Painting”, Urban Art, Amsterdam, Holland.
2014: “No Respect”, Onassis Stegi, Athens.
2012: “On the Blocks”, Vamiali’s Gallery, Metaxourgio, Athens.
And many more, with a regular presence on the international street art scene.
Selected Urban Projects:
2025: “Corfiot Woman”, in collaboration with ‘Walls that Talk’ & ‘Green Pelekas’, Corfu.
2024: “Empathy”, collaborative mural, co-organized with the municipality of Trikala.
2024: “Wish you were here”, street art competition in Mataroa, Thessaloniki.
2022: “Liberdreaming”, mural project at Korydallos prison, Athens.
2021: “Covid, youth & mental health”, Action Aid center, Thessaloniki, with the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
Apset’s art is an invitation to explore the soul of the street and to understand society through its striking visuals and messages. His creations, visible on the walls of many cities, become visual reference points, imbued with contemporary urban culture.
Artist name: Apset
Nationality: Greek
Date of birth: 1984, Thessaloniki, Greece
Title of the work: Black Bird
Year: 2025
Medium: Oil painting on canvas
Dimensions:
Image: 130 cm x 150 cm
Canvas: 130 cm x 150 cm
Framing:
Signature details:
Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the work
Edition:
Unique work (no numbering, original artwork).
Provenance:
Directly from the artist's studio, Apset. The piece is for sale with a certificate of authenticity issued by the agency representing the artist, MP ARTS AGENCY.
Documentation:
Certificate of authenticity issued by MP ARTS AGENCY.
Condition:
The work is in perfect condition, with no notable imperfections.
Delivery:
The work will be shipped from Greece, carefully packaged and insured. It will be sent unframed (rolled). Delivery with insurance.
About the artist:
Apset, born in Thessaloniki in 1984, is a landmark street art artist whose work has shaped the urban scene in Greece and beyond. Involved in graffiti culture since 1998, he founded the group Agb-2g with his friends, in the heart of Thessaloniki. His art is distinguished by striking portraits, a unique use of color, and an innovative graphical approach. His name, an anagram of his first name Stelios (Ste-Set), reflects his conceptual approach.
After studies in graphic design in Thessaloniki and an internship in Warsaw, he trained in multiple artistic disciplines, from sculpture to video, including engraving and drawing. A graduate of the School of Fine Arts at Aristotle University, Apset collaborated with Pacific Décor for the design of amusement parks in Greece and participated in major festivals such as the Thessaloniki Street Art Festival and Boarding Pass in Chalkidiki.
Over the years, he evolved in his practice, moving away from tags to focus on realistic figures and 3D portraits, his true signature. He draws inspiration from daily life, the city of Thessaloniki, graphic art, and even fashion. His works, vibrant and powerful, question society, culture, and the human condition, while offering a striking aesthetic vision.
Selected exhibitions:
2024: “Urban Myths”, G.E. Kapopoulos, Mika Papamichail, Municipal gallery, Mykonos.
2024: “OverLoaded”, Mika Papamichail Cream Athens - T.A.F., Athens.
2024: “Latin American & Local”, Delirium urban art gallery, Athens.
2022: “Familiar Faces”, Delirium urban art gallery, Athens.
2022: “Osmosis”, conceptual art subject, Bensounsan han, Thessaloniki.
2021: “Neocratia”, Achetez de l’Art gallery, curated by Mika Papamichail, Paris, France.
2017: “The Art of Painting”, Urban Art, Amsterdam, Holland.
2014: “No Respect”, Onassis Stegi, Athens.
2012: “On the Blocks”, Vamiali’s Gallery, Metaxourgio, Athens.
And many more, with a regular presence on the international street art scene.
Selected Urban Projects:
2025: “Corfiot Woman”, in collaboration with ‘Walls that Talk’ & ‘Green Pelekas’, Corfu.
2024: “Empathy”, collaborative mural, co-organized with the municipality of Trikala.
2024: “Wish you were here”, street art competition in Mataroa, Thessaloniki.
2022: “Liberdreaming”, mural project at Korydallos prison, Athens.
2021: “Covid, youth & mental health”, Action Aid center, Thessaloniki, with the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
Apset’s art is an invitation to explore the soul of the street and to understand society through its striking visuals and messages. His creations, visible on the walls of many cities, become visual reference points, imbued with contemporary urban culture.
Details
Artist
Apset (1984)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Black Birds
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Greece
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
150 cm
Width
130 cm
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
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