Jean-michel basquiat art collection
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Where to See Jean-Michel Basquiat's Most Famous Artworks
The MACBA has three Basquiats in its collection, created between and They are rich in totemic imagery, tributes to Afro-American cultural icons such as jazz musicians, and nods to American popular culture. These pieces are marked by vibrant lines, intense brushwork, and silhouetted figures that draw parallels with German neo-Expressionism. One notable piece from stands out as a self-portrait, showcasing Basquiat's characteristic fragmented reality and oversized heads reminiscent of children's drawings. This work not only reflects his early days in New York with SAMO © but also pays homage to his heritage and influences, presenting a stark contrast between the aggressive figure and the softer background tones, encapsulating Basquiat's unique blend of spontaneity and complexity.
Another one of these works is King Zulu, which celebrates prominent American jazz trumpeters, centralising Louis Armstrong as
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: Made in Japan
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Jean-Michel Basquiat blazed like a shooting star across the art scene of the s. This exhibition is the first comprehensive exhibition of Basquiat in Japan. Tailored especially for Japan, it contains around of his paintings, mixed media sculptures, and drawings across the world. Get up-close and personal with Basquiat’s dynamic works while walking through his short life and the time he lived.
Exhibition Special Website
- Period
- [Sat] - [Sun]
* Closed on September 24 [Tue] - Hours
- (Last Admission: ）
* on September 25 [Wed], 26 [Thu] and October 21 [Mon] (Last Admission: ) - Venue
- Mori Arts Center Gallery (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Access - Admission
- Adult 2, yen
University, Highschool student 1, yen
Junior highschool, Elementary school student 1, yen - Advance / Special Ticket
- Please see official website for details.
- Inquiries
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As one of art history’s most iconic figures, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s multimedia works – which range from sculptural collage to large-scale canvases – are some of the most widely recognised in the world.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in , Basquiat achieved cult fame as one half of street-art duo SAMO in the late s. As a solo artist, he rose to the forefront of the New York art scene alongside other leading artists and collaborators, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.
Basquiat honed a signature style characterised bygd obsessive scribbling, obscure diagrams and mysterious symbols, including the crown, the snake and the skull. Although his sources were eclectic, Basquiat funnen particular inspiration in his Caribbean heritage; his father was Haitian and mother of Puerto Rican descent.
Basquiat’s first painting was bought by Blondie lead singer, Debbie Harry, for $ in , which stands in kraftfull contrast with his current auction record of $ million set in May for his Untitled painting of a skull from