Jean-Michel Basquiat

 

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Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist known for his colorful and bold artwork. He is considered one of the most influential artists of the Neo-Expressionist art movement of the 1980s.

Basquiat was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1960 and spent most of his childhood in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. He began to express his creativity through street art and graffiti throughout New York City at a young age, and at the age of 20 he began to develop his artistic career.

Basquiat's works often reflect his difficult life experiences, including poverty, racism and violence in New York City. Her work is full of pop culture symbolism and references, including well-known figures from the worlds of art, literature and music.

Some of Basquiat's notable works include "Untitled" (1982), "Charles the First" (1982), and "Irony of a Negro Policeman" (1981). His works are often considered a reflection of urban life and popular culture of the time, and he is considered one of the most influential artists of his generation.

Basquiat died in 1988 at the age of 27 from a drug overdose. However, his artistic legacy continues to be a source of inspiration for many artists and art enthusiasts around the world today.