Vibrant painting by Graffiti legend Blade, Steven Ogburn on NYC MTA Map.
His paintings on subway maps are especially cool as Blade has painted on over 5000 subway trains so these are nostalgic and relevant to the artists career.
Blade is also known as the King of Graffiti.
He painted fantastic scenes many on full cars that also had large Blade lettering in various graffiti fonts with vivid colors and backgrounds.
This piece was created by Blade for his solo show in Italy in 2014.
Hand signed with on back with his proper name Steven Ogburn with his date of birth 1/23/1957. Also has the date this piece was made 1/20/2014 making this beautiful work more than 10 years old.
Lettering is reminiscent of the letter style graffiti the artist painted on subway trains in the 70’s in New York City.
Has building cityscape NYC with Empire State.
Also has a very space and celestial feel to the piece.
Made with acrylic spray paints and markers giving it a distinctive shiny texture.
Painted on authentic NYC MTA Map.
Certificate of Authenticity issued by our gallery included.
CONDITION: Excellent condition overall. Has fold lines as painted on NYC MTA Subway Map that was originally folded.
23 inches x 32 inches
58 cm x 81 cm