Slawn (b. 2000) is a London-based Nigerian artist whose work disrupts traditional boundaries with raw energy, irreverence, and cultural commentary. Rising rapidly through the worlds of contemporary art, fashion, and street culture, his practice spans painting, sculpture, design, and performance. Slawn’s bold, cartoonish figures and frenetic mark-making are instantly recognisable, yet always evolving, a reflection of the chaotic, hybrid world he moves through.

Working instinctively and prolifically, Slawn’s art captures a visceral sense of movement and emotional release. He draws from West African iconography, personal memory, pop culture, and internet chaos to build a visual language that is as funny as it is unflinching. Behind the irreverence is a serious intent: to provoke, to challenge assumptions, and to carve space for alternative narratives. His collaborations with brands, musicians, and creative communities have only extended his reach - but at the core remains a painter with a singular voice and vision.

Slawn’s work has been exhibited internationally and collected widely. Whether exhibited in galleries or spray-painted on the street, his pieces insist on being seen. As he continues to blur lines between fine art and cultural rebellion, his practice speaks to a generation unafraid to take up space on its own terms.