Collection: Michiel Folkers

Michiel Folkers, a Dutch transplant thriving in the UK, melds street art’s grit with gallery-ready polish. Once Gieler, he tagged walls in the ’90s, a renegade with spray paint in hand. 

Now, he crafts intricate pieces with stencils, collage, and vivid colours, his style a bold leap from his roots. His “anti-heroes” series—lifting up overlooked figures—hit a high note when one sold for £10,000 at a UK auction, outpacing pop art rivals. 

Settled in the UK, Folkers keeps his urban heartbeat alive, his work a mix of chaos and finesse. UK exhibitions highlight his knack for blending rebellion with maturity. 

His evolution from illicit scrawls to celebrated canvases speaks to a spirit that defies confinement, making him a standout in the scene.