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Street Artist’s “Neo Post Cubism” Graffiti Combines Cubism with Realism

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Spanish street artist Miguel Ángel Belinchón—better known as Belin—creates hyperrealistic portraits with a cubist twist. Inspired by the deconstructed forms and expressive portraits of Pablo Picasso, Belin describes his avant-garde style as Neo Post Cubism, a term he has coined and continues to experiment with.

Belin's peculiar portraits are rooted in reality yet stylistically surreal. While the features of each subject are lifelike and rendered in astounding detail, they are arranged in a fractured and frantic manner. This unique juxtaposition between realism and cubism accentuates the emotional aspect of each piece, as emphasis is placed on the subjects' stirring expressions—much like a Picasso painting.

To create each street art-inspired work of art, Belin employs only spray paint, oils, and pencil. In order to fully showcase his “spray skills,” the artist foregoes stencils for a freehand technique. Given this approach, the balance of proportions, steadiness of lines, and meticulously-executed patterns evident in each graffiti portrait are even more impressive than they appear, solidifying Belin's place as a Picasso protégé. 

If you'd like to see more of Belin's Neo Post Cubist creations, check out his colorful Instagram.

Street artist Belin creates graffiti portraits inspired by Pablo Picasso. The artist blends cubism with hyperrealism, resulting in works that are both experimental and expressive.

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Cubism Hyperrealism Graffiti Portraits Belin Picasso

Belin: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 
h/t: [Arrested Motion]

All images via Belin.

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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