Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American painter whose work fused graffiti-derived imagery with neo-expressionist painting to address race, class, and power. He first gained attention in New York City’s downtown scene in the late 1970s under the pseudonym SAMO, before transitioning to large-scale canvases in the early 1980s.
Basquiat’s paintings are noted for their raw brushwork, layered text, and a repertoire of recurring motifs,
In the early 1980s Basquiat moved from the graffiti world into the gallery space, becoming a prominent
Basquiat’s legacy endures in his influence on contemporary painting, street art, and the discourse around representation