No. 98619954

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Moabit - You Are The Key
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€ 90
7 weeks ago

Moabit - You Are The Key

A storm of color and emotion collides on the canvas , a half-portrait staring straight into the viewer, eyes alive with defiance and depth. Around the face, graffiti-like words erupt in layered strokes of red, yellow, blue, and white: REBEL, MAD, WAR, YOU ARE THE KEY. Each word scratches at identity and resistance, as if thought itself is breaking through the surface of the paint. The left side of the piece is chaos , abstract symbols, arrows, and cryptic phrases vibrating with energy — while the right side resolves into human warmth, flesh tones, and contemplation. Together, they embody the tension between rebellion and self-awareness, between madness and meaning. The brushwork feels urgent, almost shouted, yet the gaze at the center remains calm , the eye of a social and psychological storm. This work speaks of conflict, individuality, and empowerment , a reminder that in the chaos of the world, you are the key. Since 2018, Moabit emerged as one of the most sought-after artists on Catawiki, positioned alongside figures such as Banksy and Kaws. Celebrated for his bold visual style and conceptual depth, he has become known internationally for his powerful diptychs and culturally rich creations. He is now recognized as one of the most sold artists in Spain, with collectors drawn to both his technical mastery and his cultural relevance. With a portfolio spanning over 2,500 original works and more than 5,000 pieces in circulation, Moabit’s art has made its way into galleries, private collections, and exhibitions across the globe. His work has been featured in Los Angeles, Venice, Shanghai, London, and Granada, and his public murals adorn streets in Morocco, India, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, and Hungary, USA. Crafted with an unmistakable signature style, Moabit’s artworks are more than decorative, they are conceptual artifacts, visual puzzles that reward close attention and inspire reflection. Each work offers a window into the artist’s sharp perspective and a commentary on the shifting languages of value, identity, and desire. Collected, exhibited, and increasingly valued on the global market, Moabit’s diptychs represent a bold new chapter in contemporary art, where storytelling unfolds not on one canvas, but in the tension and harmony between two. - Comes rolled up in a tube.

No. 98619954

Sold
Moabit - You Are The Key

Moabit - You Are The Key

A storm of color and emotion collides on the canvas , a half-portrait staring straight into the viewer, eyes alive with defiance and depth. Around the face, graffiti-like words erupt in layered strokes of red, yellow, blue, and white: REBEL, MAD, WAR, YOU ARE THE KEY. Each word scratches at identity and resistance, as if thought itself is breaking through the surface of the paint.

The left side of the piece is chaos , abstract symbols, arrows, and cryptic phrases vibrating with energy — while the right side resolves into human warmth, flesh tones, and contemplation. Together, they embody the tension between rebellion and self-awareness, between madness and meaning. The brushwork feels urgent, almost shouted, yet the gaze at the center remains calm , the eye of a social and psychological storm.

This work speaks of conflict, individuality, and empowerment , a reminder that in the chaos of the world, you are the key.

Since 2018, Moabit emerged as one of the most sought-after artists on Catawiki, positioned alongside figures such as Banksy and Kaws. Celebrated for his bold visual style and conceptual depth, he has become known internationally for his powerful diptychs and culturally rich creations. He is now recognized as one of the most sold artists in Spain, with collectors drawn to both his technical mastery and his cultural relevance.

With a portfolio spanning over 2,500 original works and more than 5,000 pieces in circulation, Moabit’s art has made its way into galleries, private collections, and exhibitions across the globe. His work has been featured in Los Angeles, Venice, Shanghai, London, and Granada, and his public murals adorn streets in Morocco, India, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, and Hungary, USA.

Crafted with an unmistakable signature style, Moabit’s artworks are more than decorative, they are conceptual artifacts, visual puzzles that reward close attention and inspire reflection. Each work offers a window into the artist’s sharp perspective and a commentary on the shifting languages of value, identity, and desire.

Collected, exhibited, and increasingly valued on the global market, Moabit’s diptychs represent a bold new chapter in contemporary art, where storytelling unfolds not on one canvas, but in the tension and harmony between two.

- Comes rolled up in a tube.

Final bid
€ 90
Maurizio Buquicchio
Expert
Estimate  € 1,200 - € 1,500

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