Mike Habs is an Irish American contemporary artist recognized for his encrypted rhythmic approach to abstract expressionism and graffiti. Using an in-depth understanding of color, contrast, and technique, his use of expansive urban aesthetics juxtaposed against minimalist and script techniques communicates energetic and inspirational messages of transcending adversity.
A strong proponent of the ‘Do It Yourself’ ethos, his inspirations derive from the works of Tony Fitzpatrick, Banksy, Moncho 1929, Casper Brindle, Chaz Bojoroquez, Prime (K2S), and Shepard Fairey.
Mike was recently selected as the winner of ABC7 LA’s official design for Los Angeles’s 2024 “Pride” month & AIDS Walk LA. Mike’s artwork has been archived in the National Stonewall Museum, featured on NBC’s “Will & Grace”, commissioned by the LA Giltinis Major League Rugby Team, and shown during Art Week Miami. With a resume exceeding a decade of solo and group exhibitions in Los Angeles, New York City, Provincetown, and Miami, his murals can be seen painted on walls across the country and his works in many homes and galleries across the United States. Mike is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Museum Archives
Everything That Hurts - Stonewall National Museum & Archives - Wilton Manors, FL, June 2018
Solo Exhibitions
Opaque - O Gallery LA - Cathedral City, CA, November 2024
(gas)Lit - Gabba Gallery - Los Angeles, CA, September 2018
Inept - Inn Gallery - Los Angeles, CA September 2016
Marlon Brando's Eyes - Inn Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - September 2015
Group Exhibitions
Art Gaysel – Miami, FL – December 2024
Ampersand – Known Gallery - Las Vegas, NV – November 2024
Art Gaysel - Miami Beach, FL - Dec 2023
Art Gaysel - Provincetown, MA - June 2023
Pershing Square DTLA Art Show - Los Angeles, CA - January 2023
“Canceptual” - Art Share LA - Los Angeles, CA - December 2022
Superfine NY 2022 - Superfine Art Fair, New York City - September 2022
The Other Art Fair - Saatchi Art - Dallas, TX - October 2021
Superfine! NYCx3: Magick - Superfine Art Fair - New York, New York - September 2021
Infinity Festival Hollywood - FNTech & Capitol Royale – CMG (Universal Music Group) - Los Angeles, CA - November 2020
From Street to Contemporary - December 9th & O Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - November 2019
South Bay LGBTX Center Silent Auction - ArtLife - Los Angeles, CA - June 2019
Essex Festival - San Antonio, TX - May 2019
Superfine Art Fair - Wallspace LA - Los Angeles, CA - February 2019
The Other Art Fair - Saatchi Art - Santa Monica, CA - October 2018
Remix - Gabba Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - August 2018
Venice Artwalk - Wallspace LA - May 2018
The Brewery Artwalk - Wallspace LA - April 2018
Now Trending Media & Fashion Hub - The Lab Miami - Miami, FL - Art Basel - December 2017
Cratedigger Vol. 2 - Gabba Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - August 2017
Sizzle - Wallspace LA - Los Angeles, CA - July 2017
Green Stripe Gallery Opening - LA Arts District - Los Angeles, CA - May 2017
Keep Venice Alive - Venice Love Shack - Los Angeles, CA - May 2017
Conception Global Arts Fair - LA Arts District - Los Angeles, CA - April 2017
Christmas Show - Oddville Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - December 2016
DTLA Artwalk - Oddville Gallery - Los Angeles, CA - November 2016
P&B - 57 Degrees - San Diego, CA - October 2015