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This striking composition centers on a stylized skull-like face rendered in bold black against a vivid green background, crowned with a jagged red crown outlined in white—a recurring signature in Basquiat’s visual language symbolizing power and royalty. Text elements such as "ENGLAND," "MSA," and "SAMO©" punctuate the piece, anchoring it within Basquiat’s early graffiti tag and evoking themes of identity and territoriality. The painting employs hallmark neo-expressionist features: primal figurative forms, contrasting saturated colors (notably green, black, and red), and layered symbolic motifs including a star-like shape and crown iconography. The jagged teeth and wide eyes convey a raw emotional intensity, while the interplay of text and imagery reflects Basquiat’s engagement with street culture, symbolism, and postcolonial narratives. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s confrontation with cultural identity, urban life, and artistic rebellion. Ideal for collectors of street art aesthetics, modern art enthusiasts, or admirers of Basquiat’s groundbreaking style. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking composition centers on a stylized skull-like face rendered in bold black against a vivid green background, crowned with a jagged red crown outlined in white—a recurring signature in Basquiat’s visual language symbolizing power and royalty. Text elements such as "ENGLAND," "MSA," and "SAMO©" punctuate the piece, anchoring it within Basquiat’s early graffiti tag and evoking themes of identity and territoriality. The painting employs hallmark neo-expressionist features: primal figurative forms, contrasting saturated colors (notably green, black, and red), and layered symbolic motifs including a star-like shape and crown iconography. The jagged teeth and wide eyes convey a raw emotional intensity, while the interplay of text and imagery reflects Basquiat’s engagement with street culture, symbolism, and postcolonial narratives. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s confrontation with cultural identity, urban life, and artistic rebellion. Ideal for collectors of street art aesthetics, modern art enthusiasts, or admirers of Basquiat’s groundbreaking style. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.