SKIO 'Mensch & Form' Show Available NOW

Artist: Skio
Title: Cleopatre
Medium: Acrylic + Aerosol on Canvas
Size: 83 x 92 cm
Edition: Original
Price: €3,800

*incredible pieces by SKIO for his Mensch & Form show with Pretty Portal Gallery

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SKIO, born Nicolas Scauri in Nice in 1993, is a French contemporary artist whose career began with street murals rooted in rebellious letterforms. Over time, his visual language evolved into a figurative, romantic style deeply influenced by pop culture, cinema, and television. Trained as a designer, SKIO draws upon both his academic background and urban experiences to craft a distinctive body of work that merges graphic precision with human emotion. His practice often combines geometric abstraction with realistic portraiture, producing striking contrasts between form and subject.

One of SKIO’s most recognizable motifs is the recurring concealment of his figures’ eyes, a symbolic gesture that questions identity, perception, and the complexity of contemporary urban life. His compositions reference Bauhaus aesthetics, surrealism, and modernist geometry, while remaining grounded in the immediacy of street art. Working seamlessly across mediums including aerosol spray paint, brushwork, and digital illustration. SKIO translates his ideas into canvases, murals, prints, and large-scale installations.

His artworks have been showcased internationally in cities such as Paris, London, Mexico City, and Shanghai, reflecting his ability to resonate across cultures and contexts. SKIO’s collaboration with platforms like Diggers Factory and GrandHouse London highlights his multidisciplinary approach, bridging the worlds of fine art, design, and urban creativity. Whether displayed in galleries, printed editions, or monumental public murals, his work explores the dialogue between minimalism and complexity, realism and abstraction.

By weaving together geometry, anatomy, and emotion, SKIO has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary art, redefining how street-born aesthetics can engage global audiences.

Judith Supine 'Blue Morpho' Print Available

Artist: Judith Supine
Title: Blue Morpho
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 35
Price: €450

*there are also unique hand embellished collage a/p's available for €800

Judith Supine is the name Brooklyn-based contemporary artist Brendan Fagan is recognized as. His surreal, psychedelic collages that blur the boundaries between street art and fine art. Emerging in the early 2000s, Supine gained attention by wheat-pasting large-scale works across New York City, often in daring and inaccessible locations. His practice combines the cut-and-paste rawness of street culture with the refinement of meticulously constructed collage, producing images that are both fantastical and unsettling.

Supine’s work is characterized by its dreamlike quality, often merging distorted human figures with bold color palettes and layered textures. Drawing on imagery from magazines, advertising, and pop culture, his collages transform familiar fragments into strange new forms, suggesting subconscious desires, fears, and altered states of mind. The result is a body of work that is at once humorous, grotesque, and visually hypnotic, inviting viewers into a world where reality and fantasy collide.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Supine keeps a low personal profile, preferring his work to speak for itself. His anonymity adds to the enigmatic aura surrounding his art, while his unconventional methods such as dangling large pieces off bridges or suspending them in unexpected urban spaces highlight his commitment to pushing boundaries in both form and presentation.

Beyond the streets, Supine’s work has been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, further cementing his reputation as a significant figure in the crossover between urban intervention and contemporary collage. His art continues to challenge conventions, inviting audiences to reconsider how we perceive the city, the subconscious, and the fragments of visual culture that shape our everyday lives.

Jan Kalab 'Dripping Black Hole NE' Print Available

Artist: Jan Kalab
Title: Dripping Black Hole NE
Medium: 5 Color Screen Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 50
Price: €600

Jan Kaláb is a Czech contemporary artist whose career bridges the worlds of graffiti, street art, and fine art. Born in Prague in 1978, he began his artistic journey in the early 1990s as one of the first graffiti pioneers in his country after the fall of communism. Known under pseudonyms such as “Cakes” and “Point,” Kaláb quickly earned recognition for his innovative styles and bold interventions in public space. His transition from urban walls to galleries and museums was natural, fueled by a restless curiosity and a desire to explore new dimensions of visual expression.

Kaláb’s work is defined by an obsession with geometry, color, and form. He creates vibrant paintings, sculptures, and installations that play with spatial perception, often blurring the line between two- and three-dimensionality. Circles, ovals, and organic shapes are recurring motifs in his art, used to suggest movement, depth, and balance. His mastery of gradient color transitions gives his works a sense of glowing energy, almost as if they are breathing or vibrating with life.

Over the years, Kaláb has exhibited internationally, from New York and Miami to Buenos Aires, Shanghai, and across Europe, contributing to the global conversation on contemporary abstraction. His pieces resonate equally in outdoor murals and white cube galleries, reflecting his ability to adapt and reinvent while staying true to his roots. Today, Jan Kaláb stands as a significant voice in the evolution of street art into a sophisticated visual language, bridging graffiti’s raw energy with refined, meditative abstraction.

Emek 'Depression' Diorama Release Details

Artist: Emek
Title: Depression
Medium: Framed 4 Layer Acrylic Giclee
Size: 18 x 24 Inches
Edition: 150
Price: $250

*available at NOON EST on Thursday October 2nd, 2025

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Emek Golan, widely known simply as Emek, is a celebrated American artist whose intricate and psychedelic poster designs have made him one of the most recognizable figures in the contemporary rock art scene. He is often referred to a The Thinking Man's Poster Artist. Born in Israel and raised in California, Emek developed a unique visual language that merges pop culture, surrealism, and socio-political commentary. He often describes his style as "psychedelic, with a message," blending highly detailed line work with bold colors and fantastical imagery.

Since the mid-1990s, Emek has produced hundreds of limited-edition screen-printed posters for legendary musicians and bands including Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, and many others. His works are sought after by collectors for their complex symbolism and hidden narratives, where every element has meaning beyond the surface. Each piece often contains commentary on themes such as consumerism, technology, environmentalism, and human rights, making his art more than just concert memorabilia.

Emek’s posters are often referred to as “eye candy for the mind,” inviting viewers to study the details and discover new layers with every look. His technical mastery of silkscreen printing, combined with his imaginative storytelling, has helped elevate the medium of gig posters into a respected art form collected by museums and galleries worldwide.

Beyond music posters, Emek has contributed art to album covers, political causes, and cultural projects, always maintaining his signature mix of beauty and critique. His work continues to resonate with fans for its depth, craftsmanship, and ability to challenge viewers while celebrating music and culture.

Jon Burgerman 'Soft Bears' HPMs Available

Artist: Jon Burgerman
Title: Soft Bears
Medium: Aerosol on Paper
Size: 8.5 x 11 Inches
Edition: 100 (UNIQUE)
Price: £350

Jon Burgerman is a British-born, New York–based contemporary artist celebrated for his playful, vibrant, and instantly recognizable style that blurs the lines between fine art, illustration, and pop culture. Working across a wide range of mediums drawing, painting, murals, prints, digital art, and even interactive experiences. Burgerman creates whimsical characters and fantastical worlds filled with humor, energy, and improvisation. His art often leans on spontaneity, embracing imperfections and chance as part of the creative process, a philosophy he describes as “doodling with purpose.”

After graduating with a Fine Art degree from Nottingham Trent University, Burgerman began his career in the UK, quickly gaining recognition for his colorful doodle-inspired aesthetic. His work has since appeared in galleries, museums, and public spaces worldwide, from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to installations in New York City. Beyond traditional art spaces, his imagery has been embraced by major brands, fashion labels, and media outlets, allowing his characters to live in everything from clothing lines to animations.

A central element of Burgerman’s practice is accessibility and engagement. He often invites audiences to participate whether through live drawing events, collaborative projects, or interactive installations breaking down barriers between artist and viewer. His belief that “anyone can draw” reinforces his mission to inspire creativity in others.

Through his quirky forms and bold use of color, Burgerman brings joy and curiosity to everyday life, encouraging audiences to embrace playfulness and imagination. His art is not only visually striking but also carries an underlying message: creativity should be fun, free, and inclusive.

Billy The Kid 'I'll Bring You Flowers' Print Available

Artist: Billy The Kid
Title: I'll Bring You Flowers
Medium: 4 Color Lithograph with 1 Color Gold Screen
Size: (A3) 29.7 x 42 cm
Edition: 100
Price: £80

Billy The Kid is a UK-based contemporary artist whose work has featured in London’s Art Car Boot Fair, an event celebrated for its vibrant, accessible, and often playful approach to contemporary art. His practice is notable for blending colloquial language, everyday expressions, and even older phrases or rhyming slang, turning these into visual art pieces imbued with wit, humour, and a sense of communal familiarity. Through his clever wordplay and clever use of language, Billy The Kid offers viewers a chance to see ordinary phrases reframed as art each piece inviting a second glance, a smile, or a moment of recognition.

Pure Evil 'I'm A Mess' Print Available

Artist: Pure Evil
Title: I'm A Mess
Medium: 2 Color Screen Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 100
Price: £180

Charles Uzzell Edwards, better known by his street art moniker Pure Evil, is a British artist whose bold, melancholic pop imagery has made him one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary urban art. Born in South Wales in 1968, Uzzell Edwards grew up surrounded by creativity, his father was the painter John Uzzell Edwards and he carried that artistic influence into his own distinctive practice. After spending time in California during the 1990s, where he immersed himself in street culture, skateboarding, and graffiti, he returned to London with a fresh approach that fused American pop sensibilities with European urban grit.

Pure Evil is best known for his iconic series of “Nightmares,” in which he paints famous cultural icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, or David Bowie with dark, dripping tears running down their faces. These images serve as a commentary on the darker undercurrents of fame, glamour, and consumer culture, blending beauty with a haunting sense of loss. His work often incorporates stark stenciling, neon-inspired colors, and repetition that recall Andy Warhol’s pop art while carrying an unmistakably streetwise edge.

Beyond his own painting, Pure Evil has contributed to London’s art scene as the founder of the Pure Evil Gallery in Shoreditch, which has become a hub for street and contemporary artists worldwide. His art has been exhibited globally, from the UK to the United States, China, and beyond. With his mix of raw street aesthetics and sharp cultural critique, Pure Evil continues to stand as a central figure in the evolution of urban art.

Aaron De La Cruz 'Connected' HPM Series Release Details

Artist: Aaron De La Cruz
Title: Connected Series 3
Medium: Hand Painted Multiples on Paper
Size: UNSURE
Edition: 16 (UNIQUE)
Prices: UNSURE

*available at 1pm EST on Friday October 3rd, 2025

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Aaron De La Cruz is a San Francisco–based contemporary artist celebrated for his distinctive use of line, form, and repetition to create immersive visual experiences. Born in Fresno, California, he developed an early passion for graffiti and street art, which became the foundation of his practice. Over time, he refined his approach from spray paint on walls to highly intricate works on canvas, sculpture, and large-scale installations. His style is rooted in mark-making traditions, merging influences from calligraphy, architecture, and urban street culture into abstract, geometric compositions.

De La Cruz is best known for his bold black-and-white murals, which often cover entire buildings, as well as his meticulously detailed paintings that transform simple linear gestures into complex visual rhythms. His work blurs the boundary between fine art and design, often engaging viewers in both public and gallery settings. 

Aaron has exhibited internationally in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and London. His ability to merge personal expression with universal forms has earned him recognition as a leading voice in contemporary urban art. By elevating the language of lines and marks, Aaron De La Cruz invites audiences to reconsider the power of simplicity, repetition, and space in visual communication.

D*Face 'Visual Pollution Vol. 1' Zine Available

Artist: D*Face
Title: Visual Pollution Vol. 1
Medium: 2 Color Zine
Size: (A2) 42 x 59 cm
Edition: 200
Prices: £30

*very cool poster once zine is unfolded

D*Face, born Dean Stockton in London, is a celebrated contemporary urban artist whose work bridges the worlds of street art, pop culture, and fine art. Inspired by punk, skate culture, and comic book aesthetics, Stockton developed a distinctive style characterized by bold graphics, twisted pop iconography, and biting social commentary. His moniker “D*Face” reflects his ongoing mission to challenge and “deface” mainstream imagery, exposing the contradictions of consumer culture, celebrity obsession, and political messaging.

Early in his career, D*Face became part of the street art explosion in London, often mentioned alongside Banksy. He contributed to the same movement that brought underground graffiti into the global spotlight. In fact, he was closely connected with Banksy during the rise of street art in the early 2000s, and his gallery, StolenSpace, became a key hub for this cultural shift. Stockton’s work was included in Banksy’s infamous 2015 installation Dismaland, further cementing his position among the movement’s pioneers.

Beyond murals and fine art shows, D*Face also engaged with print culture, collaborating with Handmade Posters to produce limited-edition screen prints and hand-pulled works. These prints highly sought after by collectors mirror his street practice, translating his subversive imagery into fine art editions while retaining the rebellious energy of his public work.

Over the years, D*Face has created large-scale murals around the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, and his gallery exhibitions push his satirical themes even further. By remixing familiar cultural icons into warped, skull-faced figures, Stockton continues to provoke reflection on consumerism and mortality, keeping the anti-establishment spirit of street art alive.

Dan May 'Quiet Company' Wood Print Available

Artist: Dan May
Title: Quiet Company'
Medium: Giclee on Birch Wood
Size: 8 x 10 x 1/2 Inches
Edition: OPEN
Prices: $50

*it's pumpkin season, I can't think of a better print to feature than this one!

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Dan May is a contemporary artist whose dreamlike paintings invite viewers into surreal worlds that blur the line between reality and imagination. Based in Michigan, May is best known for his meticulously detailed works that feature fantastical landscapes, whimsical creatures, and emotionally evocative narratives. His art has been described as a visual poetry of the subconscious, where human emotion is expressed through metaphorical beings and symbolic environments.

May’s signature style combines fine brushwork with a delicate layering of textures, often creating an almost otherworldly sense of atmosphere. His characters are often wide-eyed, furry, or ghostlike, inhabit strange yet familiar realms, reflecting themes of wonder, melancholy, and transformation. These creatures serve as vessels for storytelling, embodying both innocence and depth, making his paintings feel at once haunting and tender.

Beyond their imaginative qualities, May’s works reveal a strong grounding in traditional painting techniques. His use of color and light conveys mood with precision, ranging from soft, muted palettes that evoke quiet introspection to vibrant hues that pulse with life. Each composition carries an underlying narrative, encouraging the viewer to reflect on personal journeys, inner landscapes, and shared human experiences.

May’s paintings have been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally, gaining recognition among collectors and fans of pop surrealism and contemporary narrative art. His work appeals to those drawn to stories told through visual allegory, offering windows into dreamlike states where the fantastical mirrors the emotional truths of reality. Through his art, Dan May continues to build a universe both enchanting and deeply human.