
Three Kinds of Fences
A raw and visceral work on paper, this piece showcases Basquiat's signature visual language of jagged lines, fragmented text, and bold mark-making rendered in oil stick. The three fence structures serve as both literal and symbolic barriers, evoking themes of division, confinement, and social boundaries that pervaded much of the artist's work. Characteristic crown motifs, scratched-out words, and gestural energy pulse throughout the composition, reflecting Basquiat's roots in New York's graffiti culture and his unflinching commentary on race and power.
- Medium
- oil stick on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2013
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