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EN/ A pioneering graffiti artist from Basel, SMASH137 is known for redefining letterforms and pushing the boundaries of urban art. With a career spanning decades, he has left an indelible mark on the international graffiti scene, combining raw energy with refined aesthetics. His signature style, a single, fluid stroke, captures a dynamic interplay between rhythm and structure, embodying both chaos and harmony. Transitioning seamlessly from the streets to the world of fine art, SMASH137 continues to innovate. His work champions minimalism, celebrating the power of simplicity while maintaining a deep connection to his graffiti roots.

FR/ Graffeur pionnier originaire de Bâle, SMASH137 est connu pour avoir redéfini les formes des lettres et repoussé les limites de l’art urbain. Fort d’une carrière de plusieurs décennies, il a marqué la scène internationale du graffiti d’une empreinte indélébile, alliant énergie brute et esthétique raffinée. Son style caractéristique, un trait unique et fluide, capture une interaction dynamique entre rythme et structure, incarnant à la fois chaos et harmonie. Passant harmonieusement de la rue au monde des beaux-arts, SMASH137 continue d’innover. Son travail prône le minimalisme, célébrant la puissance de la simplicité tout en conservant un lien profond avec ses racines graffiti.

Lettering quickly became a testing ground for WHYRE, allowing him to perfect his compositions, which he continually strives to imbue with a new dynamism and complexity derived from « wildstyle. »

Throughout his development in graffiti, this Versois native has enriched his art by integrating immersive settings and realistic characters, drawing inspiration from the cultural and artistic diversity he encounters.

He succeeds in giving his works a specific depth and movement through his interweaving of transparent elements.