Jean Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988) used his groundbreaking fusion of words, symbols and paint to comment on man’s self-destructiveness in “Untitled, 1984.” Raised in Brooklyn of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, he created art that appeared simple, but was remarkably complex. Basquiat was propelled to fame with works that pioneered an entirely new art form. Befriended by Andy Warhol, he collaborated with the Pop Art legend on 100 artworks. A leading artist of his generation who started out spraying graffiti, Basquiat was one of only a few Hispanic/African-American artists to achieve international acclaim.
Influential and unique, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988) created simple-looking artworks that concealed an immense talent. Initially producing graffiti art, Basquiat was born in Brooklyn of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Creating paintings that fused eclectic imagery with historical and cultural references, Basquiat became a celebrity and collaborated on 100 artworks with Andy Warhol. Before his tragic heroin overdose, Basquiat imprinted the unique African-American and Latino experience upon the elite art world.
This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created on paper similar to that of a postcard or greeting card using an offset lithography press.