Jean-Michel Basquiat

Explosive and replete with symbolism that dances frantically across their surface, Basquiat's original prints and paintings channel the spirit of creativity, of pushing the boundaries of art and culture and of art itself. Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life and career was a blazing star that burned brightly and, to this day, continues to shine across the world. His energetic, neo-expressionist original style revolutionized the 1980s art scene and continues to grow in relevance today. Crowns, symbols, signs and chemical equations explosively fuse across Basquiat’s original prints and paintings combining seamlessly disparate ideas into cohesive and profound works of art. Basquiat began his career as a graffiti artist on the streets of New York using the tag "SAMO ©" (short for "Same Old Sh*t") alongside his friend Al Diaz. Basquiat’s rise to artworld stardom was as quick and frantic as his effervescent style with his paintings and output rapidly gaining recognition for their depth, complexity, and socio-political commentary. In 1981, he had his first solo exhibition in New York, leading to friendships and collaborations with artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring across the decade, further elevating his prominence in the art world. Throughout the 1980s Jean-Michel Basquiat’s original artworks and paintings gained commercial and critical acclaim - a popularity and trajectory that has skyrocketed since his untimely death in 1988. Since his tragic passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat original prints and paintings continue to fetch record prices at auctions and his artistic influence extends far beyond the art world, inspiring subsequent generations of artists, musicians, and creatives. Whether new to buying Jean-Michel Basquiat art or an experienced collector, our experienced team can assist you. From rare Jean-Michel Basquiat original paintings for sale or those looking to buy Basquiat llimited edition estate prints, we work with each collector to help build their Basquiat collection.