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 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 9,107 | $530,000 | 478$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,101,916 | 165,167 | $21,530,000 | 10,379$ |
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Sweden:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is noted for his admiration of Picasso's late works.
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United States:
The contemporary sale was led by a monumental $48.3 million Jean-Michel Basquiat work.
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Switzerland:
Doug Woodham explores the life of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in his new book.
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United Kingdom:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is mentioned as an inspiration for Wales Bonner's designs.
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United Kingdom:
Coreen Simpson's portraits capture the heart and soul of iconic figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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United Kingdom:
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a New York artist whose work has been mass marketed after his death.
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Greece:
The walls of the restaurant Magma are adorned with colorful portraits of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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Pakistan:
The Mask by Jean-Michel Basquiat, an American painter, recently sold for over $100m at an auction.
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France:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is an artist whose first painting was purchased by Agnès b.
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Jamaica:
Lloyd Laing compares Jamaican music to the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, highlighting its cultural significance.
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