Basquiat art

Jean-Michel Basquiat 👑👑👑

Bayou 1984
Medium
Oil, acrylic, collage, and wax on canvas
Dimensions
85 3/4 x 98 in.

Credit line
Studio Museum in Harlem; gift of Joseph and Amy Perella in honor of Raymond J. McGuire, chairman of the Board of Trustees, 2002–2025

Jean-Michel Basquiat 👑👑👑

"Slave Auction" 1982
Collage of crumpled paper, oil pastel, and acrylic paint on canvas 183 × 305,5 cm

In 1993, it became the first painting by the New York artist to enter the Centre Pompidou’s collection.

It signaled that his work had moved beyond the New York downtown scene and become part of the global art canon.
The Centre Pompidou is historically selective, collecting artists whose work is believed to have lasting cultural significance.
Basquiat was once dismissed by critics as a passing phenomenon, but inclusion in the Pompidou affirmed that his art belonged among the giants of twentieth century art.
It also represented a broader recognition of Black artists and voices in institutions that had long overlooked them.

Jean-Michel Basquiat 👑👑👑

"Mecca" (1982) by Jean-Michel Basquiat is a significant work from his breakout year. The original painting measures 177.8 cm × 172.4 cm (approximately 70 × 68 7/8 inches) and was executed in acrylic and oilstick on canvas mounted on wood supports.

The artwork is known for its raw, graphic depiction of the New York Skyline, featuring Basquiat's iconic crown motif. It was sold at Sotheby's in November 2013 for $4.5 million and is currently owned by rapper and artist Jay-Z .







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