Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 – 1988) was an artist from the USA, who rose to success during the 1980s with his raw, expressive works that blend street art with Neo-Expressionism. Basquiat’s art style is characterised by its frenetic energy, bold use of colour, and incorporation of text and symbols. He primarily used acrylics, oil sticks, and mixed media on canvas, creating works that explore themes of identity, race, and societal issues. His art is associated with the Punk and Neo-Expressionism movement, where he emerged as a powerful voice in the contemporary art world, blending graffiti aesthetics with complex cultural commentary.