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Jean-Michel Basquiat — For B.A.M.
Jean-Michel Basquiat

For B.A.M.

A vibrant and raw neo-expressionist work, *For B.A.M.* showcases Basquiat's signature fusion of bold gestural mark-making, fragmented text, and energetic color. Created with acrylic and colored oilstick on canvas, the piece reflects his deeply personal visual language rooted in street art, African American culture, and social commentary. The layered imagery and urgent brushwork embody the restless creative spirit that defined Basquiat's iconic and groundbreaking practice.

Medium
acrylic and coloured oilstick on canvas

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

February 14, 2013

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, For B.A.M.

A vibrant and raw neo-expressionist work, *For B.A.M.* showcases Basquiat's signature fusion of bold gestural mark-making, fragmented text, and energetic color. Created with acrylic and colored oilstick on canvas, the piece reflects his deeply personal visual language rooted in street art, African American culture, and social commentary. The layered imagery and urgent brushwork embody the restless creative spirit that defined Basquiat's iconic and groundbreaking practice.

Medium
acrylic and coloured oilstick on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Street Art, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Canvas, American Artist, Acrylic And Oilstick, Iconic Artist, Neo-Expressionism, Figurative, Raw Energy

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Collected by

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