NIC 707 (20th - 2020) Untitled Mixed media on... Lot 15

NIC 707 (20th - 2020) Untitled Mixed media on canvas Signed lower right and dated 2016 lower left 61 x 61 cm Provenance: Private collection Born in Argentina, he grew up in the Bronx in NYC and participated in the 70's in the graffiti movement He started as a tagger under the pseudonyms STINE169 and TUC2. He adopted the pseudo NIC707 in 1974 and developed his own style. He is considered as one of the first 'Style Master' and makes the link between the first and second generation of graffiti artists. He influenced many graffiti artists, including his protégé NOC167, considered one of the legendary talents of graffiti. He also founded the famous graffiti group O.T.B ("Out to Bomb" or "Only the Best").