Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an influential American artist known for his raw, expressive style and social commentary on race and identity. Born in Brooklyn in 1960 to a Haitian father and Puerto Rican mother, he rose to fame in the 1980s as a graffiti artist and painter, blending text and imagery to challenge societal norms. His impactful works, often infused with themes of race, class, and history, made him a key figure in the Neo-Expressionism movement. Basquiat's untimely death at the age of 27 in 1988 marked the loss of a significant cultural figure, but his legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences alike. In 2023, he was in the news due to a major exhibition of his works in St. Moritz, celebrating what would have been his 65th birthday.
Born on Aug 22, 1960 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 150,047 | $21,000,000 | 9,519$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 3,208 | $56,000 | 86$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 6 | 352,159,265 | 164,396 | $21,946,000 | 10,161$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's playful drawings are featured in an exhibition titled 'The Intermission'.
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Slovenia:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Baby Boom achieved a price of $23.4 million at the same auction.
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Slovenia:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Baby Boom achieved a price nearly double that of Miss January by Marlene Dumas.
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United States:
At Wednesday’s auction, a 1982 triple portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled 'Baby Boom,' sold for $23.4 million.
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Switzerland:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the artists whose works are featured in the 'Over The Rainbow' exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler during the ESC week in Basel.
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United States:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is noted as one of the artists with pieces available for sale.
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France:
Jean-Michel Basquiat produced Rammellzee and designed the cover of his single Beat Bop.
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Brazil:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is another iconic artist who lived in the building where Angelina Jolie's project is located.
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Brazil:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is another iconic artist who lived in the building where Angelina Jolie's project is located.
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Portugal:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's former studio is now being used by Angelina Jolie to support contemporary artists.
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