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Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1982

Medium

Oilstick, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas

Technique

Mixed media

Dimensions

173 × 183 cm

Year

1982

Artist

J

Jean-Michel Basquiat

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American artist who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the Neo-Expressionism movement. Starting as a graffiti artist in New York City under the tag SAMO, he became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his raw, powerful paintings that fuse text, symbols, and expressive figures.