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Jean-Michel Basquiat — Pattya
Jean-Michel Basquiat

Pattya

1984

"Pattya" exemplifies Basquiat's signature neo-expressionist style, combining gestural brushwork with figurative and textual elements rendered in acrylic and oilstick on canvas. The work demonstrates his characteristic layering of imagery, fragmented words, and anatomical references, reflecting his exploration of the human form and street culture vernacular. Created during the 1980s when Basquiat was at the height of his artistic influence, the painting showcases his ability to merge high art traditions with urban artistic sensibilities.

Medium
acrylic and oilstick on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

March 6, 2025

Lot 15

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pattya, 1984

"Pattya" exemplifies Basquiat's signature neo-expressionist style, combining gestural brushwork with figurative and textual elements rendered in acrylic and oilstick on canvas. The work demonstrates his characteristic layering of imagery, fragmented words, and anatomical references, reflecting his exploration of the human form and street culture vernacular. Created during the 1980s when Basquiat was at the height of his artistic influence, the painting showcases his ability to merge high art traditions with urban artistic sensibilities.

Medium
acrylic and oilstick on canvas
Year
1984
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Graffiti-Inspired, Urban Culture, Mixed Media, Energetic And Raw, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Canvas Painting, Contemporary Art, Neo-Expressionism

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Collected by

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