Artist
Richard Hambleton
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Hometown
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Based in
- New York, USA
- Gender
- male
Richard Hambleton (1952–2017) was a Canadian artist known as the godfather of street art. His "Shadowman" silhouettes became iconic images of New York's 1980s downtown scene.
Richard Hambleton (1952–2017) was a Canadian artist and pioneer of the street art movement. Best known for his iconic Shadowman series, he transformed urban spaces with life-sized silhouetted figures that appeared unexpectedly throughout cities. His innovative approach helped redefine public art and influenced generations of artists who followed. Today, Hambleton is recognised as a key figure in contemporary art history.
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