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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,415 | $15,000 | 12$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,257 | $2,700,000 | 2,368$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,319 | $60,000 | 46$ |
| Totals | 3 | 77,684,001 | 66,991 | $2,775,000 | 2,426$ |
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Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Lloyd Laing compares Jamaican music to the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, highlighting its cultural significance.
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France:
The walls of David King's apartment are covered with works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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Belarus:
Jean-Michel Basquiat's death on August 12 coincided with the announcement of Taylor Swift's new album.
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Hong Kong:
Jean-Michel Basquiat is a very important name among contemporary American artists.
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Monaco:
Basquiat's exceptional work 'Slave Auction' highlights the brilliance of an artist with a meteoric career.
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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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