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More than 35 years later, Basquiat's work still feels immediate.
Through symbols, music, language, anatomy, sports, and identity, Jean-Michel Basquiat created a visual language that continues to shape contemporary art and culture today.
Opening June 25, "Basquiat: Figures, Signs and Symbols" brings together nearly a dozen masterworks exploring the artist's layered practice and lasting influence.
Swipe through to explore just a few recurring themes found throughout his work.
Artwork credits:
"Untitled" (Tenant), 1982
"Untitled" (Yellow Tar and Feathers), 1982
"Pez Dispenser", 1984
"In Italian", 1983
"Untitled", 1982
Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Images courtesy of Kenneth C. Griffin Collection.
Through symbols, music, language, anatomy, sports, and identity, Jean-Michel Basquiat created a visual language that continues to shape contemporary art and culture today.
Opening June 25, "Basquiat: Figures, Signs and Symbols" brings together nearly a dozen masterworks exploring the artist's layered practice and lasting influence.
Swipe through to explore just a few recurring themes found throughout his work.
Artwork credits:
"Untitled" (Tenant), 1982
"Untitled" (Yellow Tar and Feathers), 1982
"Pez Dispenser", 1984
"In Italian", 1983
"Untitled", 1982
Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Images courtesy of Kenneth C. Griffin Collection.
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