Certified graphic print, 50 x 70 cm. Numbered, licensed Rupert Jasen Smith, handmade Cotton 100% Lenox paper. Blind embossing Oro Cartier Edizioni Limitate. Signed in the lower right by Jean-Michel Basquiat. The number of the specific print may differ from the image shown.
About the author:
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent who rose to prominence in the 1980s as a key figure in Neo-expressionism and street art. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he displayed exceptional talent for drawing and painting from childhood. He started as a street artist under the pseudonym SAMO, creating politically charged graffiti in New York. His paintings are characterized by wild energy, vibrant colors, and a combination of text and image, often with references to African culture and social issues. In 1981, he met Andy Warhol, with whom he created several iconic works. Despite his success, he struggled with personal problems, particularly drug addiction. Jean-Michel Basquiat died of a heroin overdose in 1988 at the age of 27. Today, his works achieve record prices at auctions, and his legacy continues to live on. Basquiat is considered a pioneer of modern art and a symbol of the fight against racial inequality. His work continues to influence artists worldwide.
