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In 2013, Crown Hotel (Mona Lisa Black Background) sold for $7.4 million at Sotheby's sale of Contemporary Art in Paris and set a record price in France for a Basquiat artwork. [1] Sotheby's said: "It is a powerful yet coherent work of tremendous depth and complexity—the most important Basquiat ever to appear at auction in France."
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.
Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, the second of four children to Matilde Basquiat (née Andrades, 1934–2008) and Gérard Basquiat (1930–2013). [2] He had an older brother, Max, who died shortly before his birth, and two younger sisters, Lisane (b. 1964) and Jeanine (b. 1967).
The subdued facial expression is a contrast to the vibrant colors that suggest an abundance of internal activity. Basquiat's use of heads and skulls are deeply rooted in his identity as a Black American and are evocative of African masks. [4] "He developed a unique style, which combined expressive and at times violent brushstrokes with words ...
Jean-Michel Basquiat at Serpentine Gallery in London, March–April 1996; [4] Palacio Episcopal de Málaga in Spain, May–July 1996. [ 4 ] Basquiat at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, March 11–June 2005; [ 6 ] Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles , July–October 2005; [ 7 ] Museum of Fine Arts, Houston , November 2005–February 2006.
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.
In This Case is a 1983 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The artwork, which depicts a skull, is among the most expensive paintings ever purchased. In May 2021, it sold for $93.1 million at Christie's New York, the second highest auction record by Basquiat. [1]
Irony of a Negro Policeman has been exhibited at major art institutions worldwide, which include: . Jean-Michel Basquiat at Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, October 1992–February 1993; [1] The Menil Collection in Houston, March–May 1993; [1] Des Moines Art Center in Iowa, May–August 1993; [1] Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Alabama, November 1993–January 1994.