
Within the fleeting span of ten years, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s tempestuous life brought a new and exciting visual vocabulary to the face of contemporary art. The vast mourning of his tragic death at age 27 only highlighted the breadth of influence he had already produced; revolutionizing a generation of artists and establishing him as an unprecedented symbol of youth, vigor, and artistic innovation. The present lot,
This dynamic ink on paper work, presented in three parts, exemplifies Basquiat's raw and electrifying visual language through his signature combination of fragmented text, bold gestural marks, and powerful imagery. Created during his meteoric rise in the contemporary art world, the triptych format amplifies his ability to build complex, layered narratives across multiple planes. The work stands as a testament to his unparalleled ability to channel the urgency of his inner world onto paper with immediacy and force.
- Medium
- ink on paper (in 3 parts)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale
March 7, 2013
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