Certified graphic print, 49.4 x 70 cm. Numbered, licensed by Jean-Michel Basquiat Foundation, hand-made Carta Cotone Messicano paper. Blind embossing Oro Cartier Edizioni Limitate. The number of the specific graphic print may differ from the depiction shown.
About the artist:
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 showed exceptional talent for drawing and painting from childhood. He began 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 fetch record prices at auctions, and his legacy lives 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.
