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Jean-Michel Basquiat — Distinguished by its all-over composition, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Distinguished by its all-over composition, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s

1986

Distinguished by its all-over composition, Jean-Michel Basquiat's drawing in charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil on paper pulses with the raw, urgent energy characteristic of his iconic style. Fragmented text, gestural mark-making, and bold imagery collide across the surface, reflecting Basquiat's exploration of identity, power, and cultural commentary. The layered interplay of materials creates a dynamic tension between spontaneity and intention, showcasing his mastery of works on paper.

Medium
charcoal, graphite and colored pencil on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 18, 2017

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Distinguished by its all-over composition, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s, 1986

Distinguished by its all-over composition, Jean-Michel Basquiat's drawing in charcoal, graphite, and colored pencil on paper pulses with the raw, urgent energy characteristic of his iconic style. Fragmented text, gestural mark-making, and bold imagery collide across the surface, reflecting Basquiat's exploration of identity, power, and cultural commentary. The layered interplay of materials creates a dynamic tension between spontaneity and intention, showcasing his mastery of works on paper.

Medium
charcoal, graphite and colored pencil on paper
Year
1986
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

All-Over Composition, Urban Energy, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Raw Gestural Style, Urban Art, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Street Art Influence, Black And White With Color Accents, Charcoal And Graphite, Emerging Icon, American Artist, Raw Aesthetic, Colored Pencil, Works on Paper, Drawing, Iconic Artist, Abstract, Neo-Expressionism, Raw Energy

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Sarah Greenspan, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Alex Capecelatro, Nicholas Blum, Lisa Rembrandt, Sebastián Naranjo