Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat

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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.

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An original tapestry by Basquiat was also discovered in the property.

A mansão mais cara do Brasil? Conheça imóvel no Leblon que abriga escultura rara e foi 'caro demais' até para Neymar; imagens
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-01
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is mentioned as one of the deceased individuals in Madonna's list of past loves.

'Só vou falar de pessoas que já morreram'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-05-31
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Jean-Michel Basquiat was a cult artist whose raw energy and bold imagery revolutionized contemporary art.

von Basquiat, Picasso bis zu David Lynch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-11
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Jean-Michel Basquiat's works were also featured at the Art Basel in Doha.

Kunst ist aber nicht Sache der Politik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-10
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Basquiat's large painting set a sales record a few years ago.

Det er kun planetens absolut rigeste, der kan komme i nærheden af hans kunst
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-02-08
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Doug Woodham explores the life of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in his new book.

Die Highlights an der Designmesse
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-09
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Coreen Simpson's portraits capture the heart and soul of iconic figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Photographer Coreen Simpson’s illustrious career capturing Toni Morrison and Muhammad Ali: ‘I’ve never gotten bored’ | Photography
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
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Jean-Michel Basquiat was a New York artist whose work has been mass marketed after his death.

Bath mats, candles and underpants: would Basquiat have loved or hated all the merch? | Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-11
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The walls of the restaurant Magma are adorned with colorful portraits of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

36 ώρες στη Νορμανδία | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-21
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The Mask by Jean-Michel Basquiat, an American painter, recently sold for over $100m at an auction.

Red carpet & flags - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is an artist whose first painting was purchased by Agnès b.

L’incroyable épopée du cardigan d’Agnès b.
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-19
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Lloyd Laing compares Jamaican music to the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, highlighting its cultural significance.

5 Questions With Lloyd Laing | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-05
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The walls of David King's apartment are covered with works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Avec « Highest 2 Lowest », Spike Lee dresse le portrait d’un notable afro-américain du XXIᵉ siècle
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-05
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is a very important name among contemporary American artists.

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明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-08-08
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Basquiat's exceptional work 'Slave Auction' highlights the brilliance of an artist with a meteoric career.

Avec plus de 30.000 visiteurs en deux semaines, l’exposition du Centre Pompidou rayonne au Grimaldi Forum de Monaco
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-07-29
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Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Baby Boom achieved a price of $23.4 million at the same auction.

z 12 milijoni najdražje prodano delo še živeče umetnice
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-05-16
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Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Baby Boom achieved a price nearly double that of Miss January by Marlene Dumas.

Z 12 milijoni evrov svetovni rekord najdražje prodanega dela živeče umetnice
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-05-16
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At Wednesday’s auction, a 1982 triple portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled 'Baby Boom,' sold for $23.4 million.

Marlene Dumas painting sets new record for living female artist
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-15
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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.

Diese Kunstwerke gibt es beim ESC 2025 in Basel zu entdecken
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-14
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is noted as one of the artists with pieces available for sale.

Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-12
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Jean-Michel Basquiat produced Rammellzee and designed the cover of his single Beat Bop.

Rammellzee, guerrier mystique d’un art total, au Palais de Tokyo, à Paris
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-04-20
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is another iconic artist who lived in the building where Angelina Jolie's project is located.

Angelina Jolie negocia abertura de seu ateliê em SP
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-04-10
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Jean-Michel Basquiat is another iconic artist who lived in the building where Angelina Jolie's project is located.

Angelina Jolie negocia abertura de seu ateliê em SP
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-04-09
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Jean-Michel Basquiat's former studio is now being used by Angelina Jolie to support contemporary artists.

Angelina Jolie aposta no mecenato no antigo atelier de Basquiat em Nova Iorque | Moda
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-04-07
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