Certified graphic print, 49.4 x 70 cm. Numbered, licensed by the Jean-Michel Basquiat Foundation, Carta Cotone Messicano handmade paper. Oro Cartier Edizioni Limitate blind embossing. The number of the specific graphic print may differ from the one 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 showed exceptional talent for drawing and painting from an early age. He began as a street artist under the pseudonym SAMO, under which he created politically charged graffiti in New York. His paintings are characterized by their 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.
