Self-Portrait
c. 1983
About this artwork
This powerful self-portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat features a skeletal, dark figure dominating a chaotic canvas filled with gestural marks, text, and abstract forms. The work exemplifies his raw, energetic style, often drawing from street art and socio-political commentary.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat rose to prominence from the New York City graffiti scene in the late 1970s, quickly becoming a leading figure of Neo-Expressionism. His art, deeply personal and politically charged, often explored dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty and integration versus segregation. This self-portrait embodies his raw energy and the complex identity he navigated.
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Self-Portrait
Jean-Michel Basquiat, c. 1983
