Jean-Michel Basquiat was a self-taught, Puerto Rican/Haitian American artist who became a global star in the 1980s neo-expressionist movement. His work, known for its vivid colors, jagged lines, and expressive figures, addressed themes of racism, classism, and colonialism. Basquiat merged gritty street art (from his SAMO graffiti days) with complex, layered paintings filled with text, diagrams, and powerful imagery, making him a leader in Neo-Expressionism.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a self-taught, Puerto Rican/Haitian American artist who became a global star in the 1980s neo-expressionist movement. His work, known for its vivid colors, jagged lines, and expressive figures, addressed themes of racism, classism, and colonialism. Basquiat merged gritty street art (from his SAMO graffiti days) with complex, layered paintings filled with text, diagrams, and powerful imagery, making him a leader in Neo-Expressionism.
