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The following is a list of significant artworks by the American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988), who played a historic role in the rise of street art and neo-expressionism. During his short yet productive career, Basquiat created more than 600 paintings and 1,500 drawings. [1] He started creating sculptures and mixed media works in 1979.
Heads and skulls are significant focal points of many of Basquiat's most seminal works. [149] Heads in works like Untitled (Two Heads on Gold) (1982) and Philistines (1982) are reminiscent of African masks, suggesting a cultural reclamation. [149]
Pages in category "Paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
'Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure,' produced by the late artist's sisters, features more than 200 paintings, drawings and ephemera from the family's estate, and immersive re-creations of places ...
In the campaign, Jay-Z is seen wearing his hair much like Basquiat posing in front of Equals Pi. [13] The campaign was used to showcase the company's new art purchase, as the painting features a color close to the company's signature Tiffany Blue. [14] The campaign was met with criticism from the artist's former friends and colleagues. [15]
(Reuters) - Early works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, known for his provocative, powerful and sometimes controversial paintings, will be exhibited and sold in online and in-house auctions in ...
El Gran Espectaculo (The Nile) also known as Untitled (History of the Black People), [1] [2] is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The artwork references Ancient Egypt and Southern United States culture to critique the Western society's understanding of history and its forgetfulness towards slavery.
Like many of his seminal pieces, the focal point of Red Skull is a potent skull. Basquiat's fascination with the human anatomy began as a child. While recuperating in hospital after being hit by a car, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which left a lasting impression on him. [3]