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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,138 | $700,000 | 982$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,365 | $89,000 | 60$ |
| Totals | 4 | 350,505,183 | 79,949 | $21,789,000 | 4,877$ |
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Switzerland:
Jean Michel Basquiat is noted as a contemporary of Suzanne Syz in New York.
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United States:
Ms. Mugrabi would put up a 1982 masterwork by Jean Michel Basquiat as collateral for the loan.
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Dominican Republic:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's works are displayed in one of the exhibition rooms at the Guggenheim Museum.
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Switzerland:
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist known for his graffiti and neo-expressionist paintings.
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