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This striking composition features a central figure with a dark, mask-like face outlined in bold white lines, crowned with Basquiat’s iconic yellow crown symbolizing royalty and power. The figure’s skeletal torso is rendered with primitive anatomical marks including ribs and stitches, juxtaposed against an abstract, vibrant background of yellow, orange, blue, and touches of black and white. Text elements include two red crowns positioned near the figure’s hand and torso, as well as the signature “JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT” accompanied by a smaller crown in the lower right corner, anchoring the piece in the artist’s distinctive visual language. The painting employs neo-expressionist hallmarks: raw, expressive brushstrokes, striking use of bold primary colors (especially yellow and blue), simplified yet powerful figurative forms, and symbolic text imagery. Themes of identity, power, and urban life are explored through the interplay of anatomy, regal iconography, and elemental city-like shapes appearing in the background. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s engagement with African-American cultural identity and street art aesthetics. Perfect for collectors of Basquiat-inspired urban art or those seeking iconic, vibrant pieces with layered cultural symbolism. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking composition features a central figure with a dark, mask-like face outlined in bold white lines, crowned with Basquiat’s iconic yellow crown symbolizing royalty and power. The figure’s skeletal torso is rendered with primitive anatomical marks including ribs and stitches, juxtaposed against an abstract, vibrant background of yellow, orange, blue, and touches of black and white. Text elements include two red crowns positioned near the figure’s hand and torso, as well as the signature “JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT” accompanied by a smaller crown in the lower right corner, anchoring the piece in the artist’s distinctive visual language. The painting employs neo-expressionist hallmarks: raw, expressive brushstrokes, striking use of bold primary colors (especially yellow and blue), simplified yet powerful figurative forms, and symbolic text imagery. Themes of identity, power, and urban life are explored through the interplay of anatomy, regal iconography, and elemental city-like shapes appearing in the background. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s engagement with African-American cultural identity and street art aesthetics. Perfect for collectors of Basquiat-inspired urban art or those seeking iconic, vibrant pieces with layered cultural symbolism. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.