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Jean-Michel Basquiat

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About Jean-Michel Basquiat

The gritty street artist who went on to become a darling of the New York art scene until his untimely death aged just 27, the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) continues to resonate strongly with its themes of identity, class, power and resistance. Among the most influential and internationally renowned artists of the 20th century, his raw, gestural works, dense with symbols, text and imagery, broke down boundaries with their emotional intensity and psychological depth. Harnessing the urgency of New York’s underground art scene of the late 1970s, aligning him with the street artists Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf, Basquiat also emerged as a leading figure in the Neo-Expressionist movement, alongside his contemporaries Julian Schnabel and David Salle.

Born in 1960 in Brooklyn to Afro-Caribbean parents, Basquiat battled personal demons throughout his short life. For many years, the artist barely made a living wage, selling t-shirts and postcards by day and covering Brooklyn in his bold street art at night.

Jean-Michel Basquiat at a glance

Jean-Michel Basquiat remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, blending street art, neo-expressionism, and raw symbolism to create a striking visual language. Basquiat paintings and art prints explore themes of identity, race, and power, capturing the cultural pulse of the 1980s. His market continues to perform strongly, with the Hollywood Africans print achieving an impressive +58% return, underscoring his significance as an investment artist.

Born: 1960–1988
Nationality: American
Based: Deceased
Style: Blue-Chip Neo-Expressionist
Price range: Available on request
Theme: mark making art, figurative art, street art
Medium: Prints & Editions, Works on Paper

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Figure II, 1982/2023 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Figure II

1982/2023Screenprint122 x 81 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dog Leg Study, 2019 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Dog Leg Study

2019Screenprint56 x 76 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Flexible, 1984/2016 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Flexible

1984/2016Silkscreen153 x 116 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hollywood Africans, 1983/2015 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Hollywood Africans

1983/2015Screenprint98 x 213 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Head; Rinso; Per Capita; and Ernok (Portfolio of Four), 1983/2001 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Head; Rinso; Per Capita; and Ernok (Portfolio of Four)

1983/2001Four Screenprints in Colours, on Heavy Wove Paper, the Full Sheets102 x 102 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, 50 Cent Piece, 1982/2019 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

50 Cent Piece

1982/2019Screenprint74 x 100 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Figure II, 1982/2023 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Figure II

1982/2023Screenprint122 x 81 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dog Leg Study, 2019 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Dog Leg Study

2019Screenprint56 x 76 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Flexible, 1984/2016 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Flexible

1984/2016Silkscreen153 x 116 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hollywood Africans, 1983/2015 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Hollywood Africans

1983/2015Screenprint98 x 213 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Head; Rinso; Per Capita; and Ernok (Portfolio of Four), 1983/2001 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Head; Rinso; Per Capita; and Ernok (Portfolio of Four)

1983/2001Four Screenprints in Colours, on Heavy Wove Paper, the Full Sheets102 x 102 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, 50 Cent Piece, 1982/2019 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

50 Cent Piece

1982/2019Screenprint74 x 100 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Rome Pays Off, 2004 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Rome Pays Off

2004Screenprint111 x 101 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ascent, 1982/2017 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Ascent

1982/2017Screenprint56 x 76 cm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Rinso, 1982/2001 contemporary Print by the American Artist.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Rinso

1982/2001Screenprint102 x 102 cm

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BLUE-CHIP AUTHORITY

A museum-grade contemporary market defined by limited lifetime output, cultural force, exceptional scarcity and global auction demand. Market cap reached $7.2bn in 2025, up from $5.3bn.

INSTITUTIONAL VALIDATION

Works sold on average 137% above estimates over the past 36 months. Basquiat’s market rebounded 321% since 2021. It supports a selective, investor-facing acquisition message.

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"I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life."

– Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Why the 1980s New York Art Scene produced Iconic Artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Why the 1980s New York Art Scene produced Iconic Artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat

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From Jean-Michel Basquiat to Keith Haring, we explore what made the 1980s New York art scene the cultural birthplace of so many iconic artists. Discover the social and historical influences...

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The Price of Basquiat Paintings: Why His 1982-1984 Peak Years Command Record Values
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The Price of Basquiat Paintings: Why His 1982-1984 Peak Years Command Record Values

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Across the art market, value concentrates around an artist’s defining creative years. Few examples are clearer than the price of Basquiat paintings from 1982 to 1984...

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