{"title":"Jean Michel Basquiat","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Maid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mixed-media work on wood by Jean-Michel Basquiat, 'Maid from Olympia' features bold colours, gestural brushstrokes, and symbolic figures, reflecting his Neo-expressionist style and engagement with themes of identity and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of SAMO, an informal graffiti duo who wrote enigmatic epigrams in the cultural hotbed of the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the late 1970s. He emerged as a solo artist in the early 1980s, quickly becoming one of the most celebrated figures in the Neo-expressionist movement. His work often incorporates text and imagery, blending street art with historical and art-historical references. Basquiat died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. His art continues to influence artists and remains highly sought after. 'Maid from Olympia' is a mixed-media work on wood. The piece features a combination of gestural brushstrokes, scrawled text, and symbolic figures. The composition includes a central figure rendered in a primitive style, surrounded by layers of paint and markings. The colour palette is high-contrast, with bold reds, yellows, and blacks dominating the surface. The raw, energetic application of materials is typical of Basquiat's style, reflecting his background in street art and his engagement with themes of identity, culture, and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/no-6-yellow-white-blue-over-yellow-on-gray-mark-rothko\"\u003eNo. 6 (Yellow, White, Blue over Yellow on Gray) - Mark Rothko by Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/colour-chart-paul-klee-1\"\u003eColour Chart - Paul Klee by Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jean-michel-basquiat\"\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57450881024335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57455338881359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57455338914127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57455338946895,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57455339012431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57455339045199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57455339077967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57455339110735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57455339143503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57455339176271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57455339209039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57455339241807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57455339274575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57455339307343,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57455339340111,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57455339372879,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_8b92b76e-c676-4279-9e37-6766e69ae88c.jpg?v=1777042475"},{"product_id":"fishing-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Fishing - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled 'Fishing', features a skeletal figure holding a fishing rod and fish, rendered in his signature raw and expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Emerging from the New York City graffiti subculture, Basquiat's work gained recognition in the 1980s Neo-expressionist scene. His art often combines graffiti-like imagery with symbolic figures, words, and abstract elements. Basquiat's meteoric rise was cut short by his death at age 27. His work continues to be exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. 'Fishing' presents a figure holding a fishing rod and a spiky fish. The figure is rendered in thick black lines, resembling a skeletal or mask-like form. The background is a mix of yellow, orange, and lavender washes, with scribbled lines and abstract shapes adding to the chaotic energy of the composition. The overall effect is raw and immediate, reflecting Basquiat's signature style of combining street art with fine art techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/homage-to-bleriot-robert-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHomage to Blériot - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466560708943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466573259087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57466573291855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466573390159,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466573422927,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466573455695,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466573488463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466573521231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466573553999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57466573586767,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57466573619535,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57466573652303,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_be9b8c3a-fa9b-4b40-b7e2-1a5953b0d711.jpg?v=1777470068"},{"product_id":"tuxedo-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Tuxedo - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jean-Michel Basquiat features a black background densely covered with white lines, symbols, and words, including a prominent crown motif. The artwork is divided into sections filled with text fragments, diagrams, and abstract figures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat's art emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the late 1970s, evolving into an internationally exhibited painter by the 1980s. His work often combined graffiti-like imagery with poetic, sometimes cryptic, text. Basquiat's style is characterised by its raw, energetic, and seemingly spontaneous execution. He died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. 'Tuxedo' exemplifies Basquiat's distinctive style. The composition features a black background densely covered with white, seemingly scribbled lines, symbols, and words. A prominent crown motif sits at the top, a recurring symbol in Basquiat's work, often interpreted as a signifier of power, royalty, or self-identification. Below the crown, the artwork is divided into sections filled with a chaotic arrangement of text fragments, diagrams, and abstract figures. 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This piece showcases his raw energy and incorporation of text and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat's art emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the late 1970s and rapidly gained international recognition during the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement. His work often incorporates a distinctive blend of graffiti art, primitive art motifs, and abstract expressionism. Basquiat's paintings are known for their raw energy, bold colours, and incorporation of text and symbols. His career, though brief, left a significant mark on the art world. He died at the age of 27. 'Eroica' is a characteristic example of Basquiat's style. The canvas is densely filled with layers of imagery, text, and abstract marks. The word 'Eroica' is repeated and crossed out, perhaps alluding to Beethoven's symphony of the same name. The composition includes a variety of motifs, such as figures, diagrams, and seemingly random words, all rendered in a spontaneous, almost frenetic manner. The colour palette is relatively muted, with splashes of orange, red, and blue providing contrast to the predominantly off-white background. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos, reflecting the artist's engagement with themes of identity, culture, and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuxedo-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTuxedo - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511951499599,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511958380879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511958413647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511958511951,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511958544719,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511958577487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511958610255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511958643023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511958675791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511958708559,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511958741327,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511958774095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_b3b7a4e5-a568-404e-9f67-daaaef6ef821.jpg?v=1777467103"},{"product_id":"sienna-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Sienna - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mixed-media work by Jean-Michel Basquiat features a complex layering of images, text, and abstract marks, reflecting his signature style of figuration and abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat gained recognition as part of the graffiti duo SAMO in New York City before establishing a successful solo career. His art focused on dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty, integration versus segregation, and inner versus outer experience. Basquiat's style is characterised by the use of text, symbols, and figures, often incorporating social commentary and personal experiences. He died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. 'Sienna' is a mixed-media work featuring a complex layering of images, text, and abstract marks. The canvas is divided into distinct zones of colour and activity. A central face-like form dominates the upper portion, rendered in bold outlines and filled with expressive details. Scrawled text fragments, such as 'THE KANGAROO WOMAN THAT ES THE RAIN' and 'NON TOXIC', add layers of meaning and invite interpretation. 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Text and symbols are scattered throughout the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Emerging from the New York City graffiti scene in the late 1970s, Basquiat gained international recognition for his raw, expressive style. His work often combined graffiti art with painting and drawing, incorporating text, symbols, and personal iconography. Basquiat's art addressed themes of race, identity, social justice, and the art world itself. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 27. His work continues to be exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. 'Ashes' is a characteristic example of Basquiat's style. The painting features a central figure rendered in a schematic, almost skeletal form, with bold outlines and scribbled details. The background is a field of yellow, punctuated by patches of grey, black, and white. Text and symbols are scattered throughout the composition, including the word 'ASHES' written on a cylindrical form. 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Basquiat's art career began as a graffiti artist in New York City before he transitioned to painting. His work often incorporates text and imagery that explores themes of race, identity, and social justice. He died at the age of 27 due to a drug overdose. His work continues to be exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Basquiat's art is known for its raw energy and emotional intensity. He combined street art with art history, creating a unique visual language. His paintings often feature skulls, masks, and other symbolic imagery. 'Gold Griot', created in 1984, exemplifies Basquiat's distinctive style. The artwork features a central figure painted with oil stick and acrylic on wood. The figure's head is mask-like, with bold outlines and expressive eyes. The body is rendered in a more skeletal form, with visible ribs and a simplified structure. The background consists of horizontal wooden planks, adding a sense of texture and depth to the composition. The colour palette is dominated by browns, blacks, and whites, with touches of red and blue. The overall effect is both striking and unsettling, reflecting Basquiat's exploration of identity and mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuxedo-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTuxedo - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511971750223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511977025871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511977058639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511977091407,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511977156943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511977189711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511977222479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511977255247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511977288015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511977320783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511977353551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511977386319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511977419087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511977451855,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511977484623,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511977517391,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_cce1240c-530c-41da-9cbd-b3166a7463ca.jpg?v=1777033603"},{"product_id":"black-tar-and-feathers-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Black Tar and Feathers - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jean-Michel Basquiat features his signature blend of primitive figures, bold colours, and graffiti-inspired markings. 'Black Tar and Feathers' captures the raw energy and social commentary that define his neo-expressionist style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of SAMO, an informal graffiti duo who wrote enigmatic epigrams in the cultural hotbed of the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the late 1970s. By the 1980s, he was exhibiting his neo-expressionist paintings in galleries and museums internationally. 'Black Tar and Feathers' is a striking example of Basquiat's raw and energetic style. The composition is divided into two distinct registers. The upper portion features three figures rendered in a primitive, almost childlike manner, set against backgrounds of red and blue. These figures, outlined in white, are reminiscent of tribal art and street graffiti, two significant influences on Basquiat's work. The lower register is dominated by a dense, textured area of black and brown, overlaid with scrawled white lines and symbols. This section evokes a sense of chaos and urban decay, reflecting the gritty reality of the artist's environment. The overall effect is one of intense emotion and social commentary, characteristic of Basquiat's oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuxedo-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTuxedo - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511974043983,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511981547855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57511981580623,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511981678927,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511981711695,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511981744463,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511981777231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511981809999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511981842767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57511981875535,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57511981908303,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57511981941071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_6211f146-5c17-4299-b9f0-4a1ce79dd5de.jpg?v=1777466529"},{"product_id":"glenn-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Glenn - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat's 'Glenn' (1984) is a powerful example of his Neo-expressionist style, featuring a bold, mask-like head surrounded by a collage of drawings and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved notoriety as part of the graffiti duo SAMO© before his painting career in the 1980s, achieving critical acclaim for his raw, energetic style that fused street art with expressionism. His work often addressed themes of race, identity, and social critique. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 27. His work continues to be exhibited internationally and remains highly influential. 'Glenn' (1984) is a large-scale canvas featuring Basquiat's signature blend of abstract and figurative elements. A large, mask-like head dominates the composition, rendered in bold black strokes with contrasting colours for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The head is surrounded by a collage-like background of smaller drawings, symbols, and text fragments, creating a dense, layered surface. 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Basquiat first achieved notoriety as part of the graffiti duo SAMO©, which spray-painted cryptic epigrams in the cultural centre of Manhattan. In the 1980s, he exhibited in galleries internationally and collaborated with Andy Warhol. Basquiat's work often incorporates words, letters, and pictograms; it explores themes of race, class, and identity. His art is characterised by a raw, gestural style, combining graffiti with elements of drawing and painting. Basquiat died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. His work remains highly influential and continues to be exhibited worldwide. 'Olive Oil' is a representative example of Basquiat's style. The work features a dense layering of text, symbols, and diagrams. Words and phrases are scrawled across the surface, often crossed out or obscured. The composition is chaotic, with lines and arrows connecting disparate elements. The colour palette is limited, with black, red, and white dominating the composition. 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'Poison Oasis' exemplifies Basquiat's distinctive style and urban roots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat's art emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the late 1970s, rapidly achieving international recognition in the 1980s. His style combined raw, gestural painting with graffiti-like symbols and text, often addressing themes of race, identity, and social critique. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 27. His work continues to be celebrated for its energy and unique perspective. 'Poison Oasis' exemplifies Basquiat's distinctive style. The painting features a chaotic composition of figures, symbols, and text rendered in bold, gestural strokes. A central, skeletal figure stands prominently, surrounded by arrows, cryptic writing, and animalistic forms, including a snake and a bull's skull. The colour palette is a mix of yellows, reds, and blues, applied in a seemingly spontaneous manner. The overall effect is one of raw energy and urban grit, reflecting Basquiat's roots in street art and his engagement with contemporary social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546398105935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546410590543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546410623311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546410656079,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546410721615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546410754383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546410787151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546410819919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546410852687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546410885455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546410918223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546410950991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546410983759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57546411016527,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57546411049295,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57546411082063,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_9294103c-da36-4c93-ab06-bdcfdba0f215.jpg?v=1777248535"},{"product_id":"replicas-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Replicas - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mixed media work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, 'Replicas' showcases his signature blend of graffiti art and neo-expressionism. The piece combines textual fragments, symbolic imagery, and raw, energetic lines to create a visually arresting commentary on culture and society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved notoriety as part of the graffiti duo SAMO©, spray-painting cryptic epigrams in the cultural hub of Lower Manhattan during the late 1970s. By the 1980s, he was exhibiting his neo-expressionist paintings in galleries and museums internationally. 'Replicas' is a characteristic example of Basquiat's style, combining raw, childlike imagery with textual fragments and social commentary. The work features a dense layering of symbols, words, and figures rendered in a seemingly spontaneous manner. Scrawled text references historical figures like Malcolm X and cultural icons such as Al Jolson, alongside commercial slogans and cryptic phrases. The composition includes motifs such as crowns, automobiles, and anatomical sketches, all executed with bold, energetic lines and a limited colour palette. The overall effect is one of controlled chaos, reflecting Basquiat's engagement with themes of identity, consumerism, and social injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57546516824399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556207370575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556207403343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556207436111,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556207501647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556207534415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556207567183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556207599951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556207632719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556207665487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556207698255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556207731023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556207763791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556207796559,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556207829327,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556207862095,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_7836e142-68cc-459c-8c6f-ea5632521f0b.jpg?v=1777262384"},{"product_id":"king-pleasure-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"King Pleasure - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat, 'King Pleasure' features the artist's signature blend of text, symbols, and raw expressionist painting on a mustard-yellow background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat's art career began as part of the graffiti duo SAMO in New York City. His later, more formal work achieved international recognition for its raw emotional power and synthesis of diverse cultural elements. His style combined graffiti art with expressionist painting, incorporating text, symbols, and personal iconography. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 27. His work continues to be exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. 'King Pleasure' features a mustard-yellow background, scrawled with black paint. A crude crown sits above the words 'KING PLEASURE', underlined with a thick line. The composition is simple, yet the execution is raw and immediate. Drips of paint run down the canvas, adding to the sense of urgency and spontaneity. The work is characteristic of Basquiat's style, which often incorporated text and symbols in a seemingly chaotic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556090454351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556093567311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556093600079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57556093632847,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556093698383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556093731151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556093763919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556093796687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556093829455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556093862223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556093894991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556093927759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556093960527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57556093993295,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57556094026063,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57556094058831,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_591f489f-4940-4265-84fb-2507aeee7d46.jpg?v=1777161128"},{"product_id":"hollywood-africans-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Hollywood Africans - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat's 'Hollywood Africans' is a Neo-expressionist work featuring scrawled text and caricatured portraits, addressing themes of race and representation in the entertainment industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat's 'Hollywood Africans' from 1983 is a striking example of his Neo-expressionist style. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Basquiat gained prominence in the 1980s for his raw, graffiti-inspired paintings that confronted issues of race, identity, and social commentary. His work often incorporates text, symbols, and figures drawn from a variety of sources, including African and Caribbean history, pop culture, and personal experience. 'Hollywood Africans' is dominated by a bright yellow background, overlaid with scrawled text, drawings, and symbolic imagery in black, blue, and red. The painting features caricatured portraits of the artist and his friends, the actors Toxic Reasons and Rammellzee, referencing the limited roles available to Black actors in Hollywood during the 1940s. Words and phrases such as 'Hollywood Africans', 'Sugar Cane', 'Tobacco', and 'Gangsterism' are scattered across the canvas, creating a dense, layered composition that invites multiple interpretations. The painting reflects Basquiat's exploration of racial stereotypes and the commodification of Black culture in the entertainment industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594006896975,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594011025743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594011058511,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594011091279,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594011124047,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594011156815,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594011189583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594011222351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594011255119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594011287887,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594011320655,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594011353423,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_81b80bf0-8fe4-4282-90a5-d0d56be6cb9b.jpg?v=1777528697"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Self Portrait - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compelling self portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, rendered in his signature Neo-expressionist style. The work features bold lines, primitive figures, and a patchwork of muted colours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Emerging from the New York City graffiti subculture, Basquiat's work gained recognition in the 1980s Neo-expressionist scene. His paintings often combine graffiti-like imagery with historical, literary, and personal references. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 27. His work continues to influence contemporary art and culture. This untitled work presents a full-length figure rendered in a primitive, almost childlike style. The figure, presumably a self-portrait, is composed of simple lines and shapes, with an emphasis on bold outlines and flat planes of colour. The background is a patchwork of muted yellows, greens, and reds, creating a sense of depth and texture. The figure's head is adorned with spiky, hair-like projections, and its arms are outstretched, holding what appear to be rudimentary tools or weapons. The overall effect is one of raw energy and emotion, typical of Basquiat's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594009616719,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594012303695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594012336463,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594012369231,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594012401999,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594012434767,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594012467535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594012500303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594012533071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594012565839,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594012598607,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594012631375,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_b90abfa1-26c8-4d52-8c9b-cb36b264ad8d.jpg?v=1777528764"},{"product_id":"scull-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Scull - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw and visceral depiction of a skull in Jean-Michel Basquiat's signature neo-expressionist style, characterised by chaotic colours, abstract shapes, and graffiti-like marks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of the graffiti duo SAMO, writing cryptic epigrams in the cultural hotbed of Lower Manhattan during the late 1970s. By the 1980s, he was exhibiting his neo-expressionist paintings in galleries and museums internationally. 'Scull' presents a raw, visceral depiction of a skull rendered in Basquiat's signature style. The skull is outlined with heavy black lines, filled with a chaotic mix of colours and abstract shapes. The background consists of broad strokes of blue and orange paint, creating a sense of urgency and energy. The painting is characterised by its spontaneous, graffiti-like marks and the use of text fragments, which add layers of meaning and complexity to the composition. Basquiat's work often explores themes of identity, race, and social commentary, reflecting his experiences and observations of the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594012762447,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594013909327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57594013942095,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594013974863,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594014007631,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594014040399,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594014073167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594014105935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594014138703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57594014171471,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57594014204239,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57594014237007,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_8edf44ce-db1f-4cfc-a91a-da64a33007b6.jpg?v=1777528854"},{"product_id":"napoleon-stereotype-as-portrayed-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Napoleon Stereotype as Portrayed - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, this piece uses text and symbolic imagery to critique historical narratives and the construction of public figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat created Napoleon Stereotype as Portrayed in 1983, a period during which his work frequently engaged with historical figures, cultural icons, and the mechanics of power. The composition functions as a dense field of information, incorporating text, symbols, and schematic drawings that mimic the appearance of archival documents or propaganda posters. Basquiat employs a raw, immediate application of oilstick, creating a surface that feels both urgent and deliberate.\n\nThe work features recurring motifs, such as the stylised bird figures wearing bicorne hats, which serve as direct visual references to Napoleon Bonaparte. By juxtaposing these historical symbols with contemporary phrases like 'Send No Money' and references to 'Barney Hill and Betty Hill', Basquiat disrupts traditional historical narratives. The text acts as a graphic element, with words crossed out or repeated to suggest the instability of language and the way history is constructed through selective memory and media representation.\n\nThe colour palette is largely muted, relying on ochre, cream, and charcoal tones, which gives the piece the appearance of aged paper or a weathered wall. This choice of background allows the stark black lines and occasional bursts of colour to command attention. Basquiat uses the canvas to interrogate how stereotypes are manufactured and disseminated, particularly in relation to political authority and public perception. The composition is non-linear, encouraging the viewer to navigate the surface as one might read a collage of disparate sources. Through this layering of imagery, the artist examines the intersection of personal history and broader societal myths, maintaining a critical distance from the subjects he depicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872963404111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872964387151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872964419919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872964452687,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Napoleon-Stereotype-as-Portrayed_Poster_CompositorV1_1780882579920.jpg?v=1780893388"},{"product_id":"jimmy-best-on-his-back-to-the-sucker-punch-of-his-childhood-files-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Jimmy Best on His Back to the Sucker Punch of His Childhood Files - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1984 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature raw oilstick lettering and graffiti-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced this work in 1984, a period during which his practice moved toward more complex, text-heavy compositions. The piece features his characteristic use of oilstick, applied with a raw, urgent energy that recalls the graffiti culture of 1970s New York. The text, which dominates the visual field, reads: 'JIMMY BEST ON HIS BACK TO THE SUCKER PUNCH OF HIS CHILDHOOD FILES.'\n\nBasquiat often utilised language as a visual element rather than a purely linguistic one. The letters are scrawled, with drips and uneven pressure, creating a sense of immediacy. The composition is divided into distinct zones: the upper section is occupied by the primary text, while the lower section incorporates a small, schematic drawing of a vehicle alongside further abstract markings. The colour palette is restrained, relying on black lines against a neutral, off-white ground, punctuated by subtle sprays of colour that suggest the influence of aerosol art.\n\nThis work demonstrates Basquiat's interest in the intersection of personal narrative and social commentary. By referencing 'childhood files', the artist invites the viewer to consider the weight of memory and the trauma of the past. The inclusion of the small, box-like illustration provides a counterpoint to the expansive, aggressive lettering above it. The work avoids traditional painterly techniques, favouring a direct, unmediated approach to the surface. It remains a clear example of the artist's ability to synthesise street-level aesthetics with the formal concerns of contemporary painting, creating a visual language that is both confrontational and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-griot-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold Griot - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872963567951,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57880058397007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57880058429775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jimmy-Best-on-His-Back-to-the-Sucker-Punch-of-His-Childhood-Files_Poster_CompositorV1_1780882706686.jpg?v=1780972687"},{"product_id":"price-of-gasoline-in-the-third-world-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Price of Gasoline in the Third World - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1981 Neo-expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature raw line quality, layered text, and fragmented figurative imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eProduced in 1981, Price of Gasoline in the Third World is a large-scale work that demonstrates the characteristic visual language of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition is divided into two distinct sections by a heavy black vertical bar, a technique the artist employed to manage the density of his imagery. The surface is crowded with a mixture of figurative sketches, anatomical diagrams, and handwritten text, creating a layered effect that mimics the urban environment of New York City during the late 1970s and early 1980s.\n\nBasquiat utilises a combination of acrylic paint and oilstick to construct his figures. The line quality is raw and immediate, reminiscent of the graffiti tags he produced under the pseudonym SAMO. The work incorporates specific motifs, such as the haloed figures and skeletal forms, which recur throughout his oeuvre. These elements are placed alongside schematic drawings of buildings and road signs, including the word 'MUJER' (woman) prominently displayed in a black box. The inclusion of text serves as a graphic element rather than a narrative guide, forcing the viewer to engage with the work as a collection of signs and symbols.\n\nThe palette is largely restricted to black, white, and muted tones, with occasional splashes of yellow and red. This restraint allows the complexity of the mark-making to remain the primary focus. The work functions as a visual archive of the artist's observations, blending personal iconography with broader social commentary. By juxtaposing disparate images, Basquiat creates a tension between the chaotic nature of the composition and the deliberate placement of each element. This piece remains a representative example of his ability to synthesise high art traditions with the visual vernacular of the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913501516111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913501647183,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913501679951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913501712719,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Price-of-Gasoline-in-the-Third-World_Poster_CompositorV1_1781396886179.jpg?v=1781401750"},{"product_id":"bird-on-money-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Bird on Money - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1981 Neo-expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a central avian figure surrounded by cryptic text and gestural markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBird on Money, executed in 1981, captures the raw energy and visual language characteristic of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition features a central avian figure rendered in a skeletal, almost primitive manner, surrounded by a dense network of symbols, text, and gestural marks. Basquiat employs a palette dominated by ochre, deep blue, and black, creating a stark contrast that draws the eye across the canvas.\n\nThe work incorporates various textual elements, including the phrase 'PARA MORIR' and 'GREEN WOOD', which function as both visual components and cryptic narrative fragments. These inscriptions reflect the artist's interest in the intersection of street culture, historical critique, and personal iconography. The application of paint is varied, ranging from broad, flat fields of colour to frantic, linear oilstick markings that suggest a sense of urgency.\n\nBasquiat's approach to the canvas is non-hierarchical. He treats the entire surface as a space for information, where symbols of commerce, nature, and mortality coexist. The bird, often a recurring motif in his work, is presented here as a fragmented entity, stripped of naturalistic detail and reduced to its essential form. The surrounding marks, including repeated circles and geometric shapes, create a rhythmic quality that mimics the chaotic pace of urban life. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise disparate influences, from graffiti to classical painting, into a cohesive visual statement. The work remains a primary example of his transition from the street-based pseudonym SAMO to the gallery-focused practice that defined his career in the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913512198479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913515508047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913515540815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913515573583,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bird-on-Money_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397246941.jpg?v=1781402103"},{"product_id":"all-colored-cast-part-iii-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"All Colored Cast (Part III) - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful Neo-expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring dense layers of text, historical references, and raw, gestural figures on a yellow ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll Colored Cast (Part III) is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's practice, which synthesises elements of graffiti, historical reference, and raw, gestural mark-making. The composition is dominated by a vibrant yellow ground, upon which the artist layers a dense network of text, symbols, and anatomical references. A central, mask-like figure emerges from the right side of the frame, rendered in stark black with white outlines that define the facial features and skeletal structure. The figure possesses a primitive, visceral quality, typical of the artist's interest in the intersection of African diaspora history and contemporary urban life.\n\nSurrounding the figure, the canvas functions as a repository of information. Basquiat incorporates references to historical figures such as Alexander the Great and Toussaint L'Ouverture, alongside medical terminology like 'phlegm' and 'liver'. These disparate elements are connected by arrows, circles, and crossed-out words, creating a non-linear narrative that invites the viewer to decode the connections between disparate cultural and biological systems. The inclusion of boxing references, such as Jersey Joe Walcott, reflects the artist's frequent use of sports icons as symbols of struggle and triumph within the American social hierarchy.\n\nThe application of paint is energetic and immediate, with oilstick lines providing a sense of urgency that mirrors the frenetic pace of New York City in the early 1980s. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, collage-like arrangement that prioritises the graphic impact of the text and symbols. By juxtaposing high-culture historical allusions with the vernacular of the street, Basquiat creates a visual language that is both personal and collective. This print captures the raw texture and chromatic intensity of the original, offering a direct engagement with the artist's complex, multi-layered approach to painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913669321039,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913675645263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913675678031,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/All-Colored-Cast-Part-III-_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397726479.jpg?v=1781406417"},{"product_id":"native-carrying-some-guns-bibles-amorites-on-safari-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Native Carrying Some Guns, Bibles, Amorites on Safari - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that critiques colonial history through raw text, symbols, and stark graphic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat created this work in 1982, a period during which he produced some of his most direct critiques of colonial history and power structures. The composition functions as a visual essay, combining text, symbols, and figures to examine the intersection of commerce, religion, and exploitation. Basquiat employs a raw, immediate aesthetic, using oilstick to scrawl phrases across the surface that challenge the viewer to consider the mechanics of historical narratives.\n\nThe work features a central figure alongside a sign for 'Royal Salt Inc.', a reference to the commodification of resources. Basquiat incorporates his signature crown motif, which often serves to elevate his subjects or comment on the nature of authority. The text, including phrases such as 'Good money in savages' and 'I won't even mention gold', acts as a biting commentary on the economic motivations behind colonial expansion. By juxtaposing these words with simplified, almost schematic drawings of figures and weaponry, the artist strips away the veneer of historical romanticism often associated with the era of exploration.\n\nBasquiat's approach to the canvas is deliberate, using the negative space of the raw background to allow the stark black lines to dominate. The inclusion of names like 'Cortez' and 'Bishop' links the imagery to specific historical figures, grounding the abstract critique in documented events. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise complex socio-political themes into a singular, graphic image. It remains a stark example of his practice, where the act of mark-making becomes a form of historical reclamation. The work does not offer easy answers, instead presenting a fragmented, challenging view of the past that remains relevant to contemporary discussions on power and representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913686131023,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913690161487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913690194255,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Native-Carrying-Some-Guns-Bibles-Amorites-on-Safari_Poster_CompositorV1_1781397965065.jpg?v=1781406859"},{"product_id":"trumpet-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Trumpet - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1984 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a stylized musician with a crown and trumpet, rendered in his signature raw, graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Trumpet in 1984, a period during which his engagement with jazz history and the figure of the musician became a recurring subject. The composition features a central, stylized figure holding a trumpet, rendered with the raw, immediate mark-making that characterises his approach to painting. The figure wears his signature crown, a motif that appears across his body of work to denote status and authority. \n\nThe background consists of aggressive, layered applications of red and white paint, creating a sense of urgency and spatial tension. Basquiat incorporates text and scribbled notations above the trumpet, suggesting the improvisational nature of jazz music. The figure's face is obscured by a dark, mask-like form, while the teeth are exposed in a manner reminiscent of his earlier anatomical studies. \n\nBasquiat often drew from his own heritage and the cultural history of African American musicians, using the trumpet as a symbol of both artistic expression and social struggle. The application of oilstick over acrylic allows for a tactile, layered surface where the history of the painting process remains visible to the viewer. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, graphic quality that prioritises symbolic communication over realistic representation. By combining elements of street art, graffiti, and classical expressionist techniques, Basquiat creates a visual language that is both chaotic and controlled. The stark contrast between the warm tones of the figure and the surrounding red field directs the eye to the act of performance itself, capturing the energy of a musical moment frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maid-from-olympia-jean-michel-basquiat\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaid from Olympia - Jean-Michel Basquiat — Jean-Michel Basquiat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913694519631,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913701892431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913701925199,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Trumpet_Poster_CompositorV1_1781398206553.jpg?v=1781407142"},{"product_id":"three-quarters-of-olympia-minus-the-servant-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Three Quarters of Olympia Minus the Servant - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1982 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that reinterprets Manet's Olympia through raw, gestural mark-making and layered textual commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Three Quarters of Olympia Minus the Servant in 1982, a period during which he engaged frequently with art historical references. The title directly addresses Edouard Manet's 1863 painting, Olympia. By removing the servant figure, Basquiat shifts the focus of the composition, re-evaluating the power dynamics and racial narratives present in the original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual composition is characteristic of Basquiat's approach, combining raw, gestural mark-making with deliberate textual elements. The canvas features a central figure rendered in a simplified, almost skeletal style, surrounded by blocks of primary colours and scribbled annotations. Phrases such as 'Woman dry her neck' appear alongside references to Edgar Degas, creating a layered dialogue between the artist and his predecessors. The surface is textured, with visible drips and rough application of paint, reflecting the immediacy of his process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat often utilised the canvas as a site for social commentary, blending personal observation with broader cultural critique. The inclusion of specific words and symbols functions as a visual shorthand, inviting the viewer to decode the connections between the historical subject matter and the contemporary context of the early 1980s. The work is mounted on wooden supports, a common feature in his practice that emphasises the physical, object-like quality of the painting. This piece demonstrates his ability to deconstruct canonical imagery while maintaining a distinct, aggressive aesthetic that rejects traditional notions of finish or refinement. The interplay of blue, red, and cream tones provides a structural framework for the chaotic arrangement of lines and figures, ensuring the eye moves across the surface to engage with each individual component of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829099958607,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829170114895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829170147663,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Quarters-of-Olympia-Minus-the-Servant_Poster_CompositorV1_1789896183586.jpg?v=1789896444"},{"product_id":"cprkr-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"CPRKR - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature crown motif, raw oilstick text, and a blend of historical and contemporary references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPRKR, created in 1982, is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's approach to painting. The work incorporates text, symbols, and a raw, unrefined aesthetic that draws upon his background in graffiti. Basquiat often utilised historical references and personal observations, layering them onto the canvas to create a dense, visual narrative. In this piece, the artist engages with themes of power, history, and identity through the inclusion of specific dates and names, such as the reference to Charles the First.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by a rough, wooden structure, which adds a physical, object-like quality to the painting. The surface features a pale, off-white ground, upon which Basquiat applied bold, black oilstick markings. These lines appear spontaneous and urgent, reflecting the speed and energy of his creative process. The presence of the crown, a recurring motif in his work, sits centrally, flanked by redacted text. This act of crossing out words is a common technique for the artist, suggesting a tension between the desire to communicate and the impulse to obscure information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's work from this period often synthesises high art references with the vernacular of the street. By placing historical figures alongside contemporary locations like the Stanhope Hotel, he collapses time, forcing the viewer to consider the relationship between past events and the present moment. The stark contrast between the dark, heavy blocks of paint and the lighter background creates a sense of visual rhythm. This print captures the texture and immediacy of the original, preserving the raw quality of the oilstick marks and the deliberate, unpolished nature of the composition. It remains a direct representation of the artist's unique visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829113622863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829176766799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829176799567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829176832335,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/CPRKR_Poster_CompositorV1_1789896181674.jpg?v=1789896494"},{"product_id":"untitled-plaid-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Untitled (Plaid) - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful example of Basquiat's text-based work, featuring repetitive motifs and sharp social commentary rendered in his signature raw, expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jean-Michel Basquiat displays his characteristic approach to combining text, social commentary, and raw mark-making. The composition is dominated by the repetitive word 'PLAID', which is crossed out in several places, creating a visual rhythm that disrupts the legibility of the text. Basquiat uses this repetition to explore themes of consumerism, cultural identity, and historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterspersed among the repeated words are handwritten phrases that offer biting observations on American history and social structures. References to 'Western diet', 'train tracks', and 'men of China' point toward the artist's interest in the exploitation of labour and the construction of national myths. The inclusion of symbols, such as a ladder and a circled price mark, functions as a shorthand for the artist's critique of economic systems. The surface of the work retains a sense of immediacy, with lines that appear spontaneous yet carefully placed to guide the viewer across the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's practice often involved the layering of information, where text acts as both a visual element and a carrier of meaning. By deconstructing language and reassembling it within a chaotic, graffiti-influenced framework, he forces a confrontation with the uncomfortable realities of history. The stark contrast between the black oilstick markings and the off-white ground ensures that the focus remains on the textual content and the aggressive energy of the strokes. This piece captures the urgency of his output during the early 1980s, a period when he was actively engaging with the intersections of art, politics, and urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829226344783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829267403087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829267435855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Plaid-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789894710104.jpg?v=1789897081"},{"product_id":"liberty-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Liberty - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1982 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a dense, layered composition of anatomical diagrams, economic references, and raw, graffiti-inspired text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Liberty in 1982, a period during which his work gained significant attention for its raw, frenetic energy and dense layering of information. The composition functions as a visual archive of the artist's interests, combining anatomical diagrams, historical references, and critiques of economic systems. Basquiat employs a chaotic arrangement of text and imagery, where words such as 'Petrol', 'Radium', and 'Asbestos' appear alongside anatomical labels like 'Salivary Gland' and 'Premolars'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work features a prominent red field that dominates the right side of the canvas, providing a stark contrast to the blue grid patterns and graphite sketches on the left. Basquiat incorporates references to currency, specifically the 'Roosevelt Ten Cent Piece', and historical figures or concepts, such as 'Egyptian King'. These elements are not arranged in a traditional narrative sequence. Instead, they exist as a collection of signs that invite the viewer to map connections between industrial materials, biological processes, and the mechanisms of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's technique involves a combination of oilstick and acrylic, resulting in a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The lines are jagged and urgent, reflecting the influence of graffiti culture on his practice. By juxtaposing scientific terminology with cultural icons, the artist creates a tension between the clinical and the societal. The inclusion of phrases like 'Let them eat dirt' suggests a cynical view of economic disparity, while the recurring motifs of teeth and jaw structures point to his fascination with the human form as a site of both vulnerability and decay. This piece remains a primary example of his ability to synthesise disparate cultural data into a singular, cohesive visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/onkel-bonbon-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOnkel Bonbon - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829709279567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829744963919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829744996687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829745029455,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Liberty_Poster_CompositorV1_1789898313807.jpg?v=1789898616"},{"product_id":"la-colomba-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"La Colomba - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a mask-like figure contrasted against a field of schematic drawings and text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced La Colomba in 1983, a period during which his work frequently incorporated fragmented text, anatomical references, and a raw, gestural application of paint. The composition is divided into two distinct sections, joined by blue tape, which creates a sense of structural tension. On the left, a large, mask-like head dominates the blue field. The face is rendered with a mix of skeletal features and expressive, distorted anatomy, typical of the artist's interest in the human form as a site of social and personal inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the canvas shifts in tone, featuring a lighter, off-white background covered in dense, schematic drawings. These marks resemble technical diagrams or shorthand notes, reflecting the artist's practice of integrating urban ephemera and street-level observations into his studio work. The contrast between the bold, dark figure on the left and the intricate, linear notations on the right creates a visual dialogue between the visceral and the intellectual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat often utilised oilstick to achieve a direct, immediate quality in his lines. This work displays his characteristic layering, where paint drips and spontaneous marks remain visible, documenting the process of creation. The inclusion of text fragments and symbols invites the viewer to decode the work, though the meaning remains intentionally elusive. By combining elements of graffiti, classical portraiture, and abstract expressionism, Basquiat constructed a visual language that addresses themes of identity and cultural history. The work is a representative example of his ability to balance chaotic energy with deliberate compositional choices, resulting in a piece that maintains a sense of urgency and visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829956055375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829958381903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829958414671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829958447439,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/La-Colomba_Poster_CompositorV1_1789902218119.jpg?v=1789902448"},{"product_id":"irony-of-the-negro-policeman-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Irony of the Negro Policeman - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1981 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, exploring themes of institutional power and identity through raw, gestural mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat created Irony of the Negro Policeman in 1981, a period when his work began to gain significant attention in the New York art scene. The painting features a central figure rendered in a raw, gestural style that reflects the artist's background in graffiti culture. The figure is depicted wearing a hat that resembles a police officer's cap, while the face is reduced to a mask-like structure with hollow eyes and a skeletal mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a combination of acrylic paint and oilstick, creating a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The background remains largely white, allowing the dark, blocky form of the policeman to dominate the composition. Text is integrated directly into the image, with the title written clearly on the right side. The phrase serves as a direct commentary on the social position of Black individuals within institutional power structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual elements such as the badge-like yellow square on the chest and the scribbled lines surrounding the figure suggest a sense of tension. The artist uses a limited palette of blue, red, yellow, and black to maintain focus on the subject's posture and expression. By stripping away realistic detail, Basquiat forces the viewer to confront the symbolic nature of the uniform and the inherent conflict suggested by the title. This work remains a primary example of how the artist used his visual language to critique systemic issues, drawing upon personal experience and historical observation to construct his narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830122484047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830217806159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830217838927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830217871695,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Irony-of-the-Negro-Policeman_Poster_CompositorV1_1789905668194.jpg?v=1789905985"},{"product_id":"in-this-case-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"In This Case - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1983 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a skull-like figure rendered in bold red, black, and white tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn This Case (1983) is a large-scale work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, representative of his mature period in New York City. The composition centres on a singular, skull-like head rendered in a raw, gestural manner. Basquiat employs a palette dominated by deep red, black, and white, creating a stark visual tension. The figure features an oversized, singular eye and a bared set of teeth, motifs that appear frequently throughout his body of work to suggest themes of mortality and human anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat integrates various graphic elements, including geometric shapes, schematic diagrams, and linear markings that resemble graffiti or anatomical sketches. The application of paint is varied, ranging from thick, opaque blocks of colour to thin, dripping washes that suggest a sense of urgency. The background is largely subsumed by the red field, which pushes the central figure forward, forcing an immediate confrontation with the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of high art and street culture. By combining classical portraiture conventions with the visual language of urban environments, Basquiat creates a work that feels both ancient and contemporary. The inclusion of cryptic symbols and lines across the canvas surface adds a layer of visual noise, typical of his method of layering information to mirror the chaotic nature of modern life. The work remains a primary example of his ability to synthesise disparate cultural references into a cohesive, albeit aggressive, visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830137131343,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830218330447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830218363215,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/In-This-Case_Poster_CompositorV1_1789905660343.jpg?v=1789906058"},{"product_id":"untitled-to-be-titled-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Untitled (To Be Titled) - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat featuring a dense, expressive arrangement of text, symbols, and gestural marks on a white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced this work in 1982, a period often considered the most productive and critically recognised phase of his career. The composition functions as a dense field of signs, text, and gestural marks. Basquiat employs a vocabulary of symbols that draw from diverse sources, including anatomy, comic books, and commercial advertising. The surface is treated with a raw, immediate quality, where oilstick lines intersect with patches of acrylic and spray paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are scattered across the canvas, functioning as both visual components and linguistic fragments. Phrases such as 'Mouth Tested for Aesthetics' and 'Any Broken Coil' appear alongside references to popular culture, including the character Hawkman. These inscriptions are not intended to form a coherent narrative. Instead, they operate as a stream of consciousness, reflecting the urban environment of New York City during the early 1980s. The artist uses a combination of deliberate, heavy black strokes and lighter, more spontaneous marks to create a sense of visual tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat often utilised a white or off-white ground to allow his marks to float, creating a sense of depth that contrasts with the flatness of the canvas. The inclusion of crossed-out words and repeated numbers suggests an interest in the process of erasure and the accumulation of information. This work demonstrates his ability to synthesise high art traditions with the visual language of the street. The arrangement of figures and text avoids a traditional centre, forcing the viewer to scan the entire surface to process the information. By integrating these disparate elements, Basquiat creates a visual record of his surroundings, capturing the energy and fragmentation of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831747940687,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831799845199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831799877967,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-To-Be-Titled-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789917997573.jpg?v=1789919072"},{"product_id":"false-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"False - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, conceptual work by Jean-Michel Basquiat featuring a dense collection of historical figures, classical references, and handwritten annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse (1981) is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's early work on paper. The composition functions as a dense, non-linear index of historical and classical references, rendered with the raw, immediate line quality associated with his practice. Basquiat combines disparate elements: figures such as Pericles and Aphrodite appear alongside textual notations concerning Roman history, including the sack of Rome and the Pax Romana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects Basquiat's interest in the deconstruction of institutional knowledge. By juxtaposing high-culture historical figures with crude, cartoonish sketches and handwritten annotations, he disrupts the traditional hierarchy of historical narrative. The inclusion of Greek and Latin terms, such as SPQR and the name Pericles in its original script, demonstrates his engagement with the linguistic components of power and antiquity. The visual field is crowded, yet the arrangement remains deliberately flat, prioritising the graphic impact of the marks over spatial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a limited palette, relying primarily on black ink against a stark white ground, with occasional bursts of red oilstick to draw attention to specific dates or figures. This economy of colour forces the viewer to focus on the interplay between the text and the imagery. The work lacks a singular narrative focus, instead offering a fragmented view of history that mirrors the chaotic nature of information consumption. It is a direct, unrefined examination of how historical facts are recorded, categorised, and ultimately presented as truth or falsehood within the cultural consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831765537103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831800402255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831800435023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58831800467791,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/False_Poster_CompositorV1_1789917984747.jpg?v=1789919472"},{"product_id":"gringo-pilot-anola-gay-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Gringo Pilot (Anola Gay) - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring raw, gestural marks and political references to the history of the Enola Gay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Gringo Pilot (Anola Gay) in 1983, a period during which his work frequently engaged with historical and political themes through a raw, gestural aesthetic. The composition functions as a visual archive of fragmented information, combining text, symbols, and figurative elements that reflect the artist's interest in power structures and cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work features a central, roughly rendered face alongside repeated references to Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the Enola Gay, the aircraft responsible for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. By misspelling the plane's name as Anola Gay, Basquiat introduces a layer of linguistic subversion, forcing the viewer to confront the weight of historical events through a distorted, personal lens. The inclusion of crowns, copyright symbols, and boxing-related text creates a dense field of signs that resist a singular, linear interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a palette dominated by stark black lines against a neutral ground, punctuated by areas of red that suggest urgency or violence. The application of oilstick provides a tactile, immediate quality, reminiscent of the street-level graffiti that informed his early practice. The composition is deliberately non-hierarchical, with various elements competing for attention across the surface. This approach mirrors the chaotic nature of information consumption, where historical trauma, pop culture, and personal observation exist in a state of constant, unresolved tension. The work remains a direct example of Basquiat's ability to synthesise disparate sources into a cohesive, albeit challenging, visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834001789263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834189713743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834189746511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834189779279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gringo-Pilot-Anola-Gay-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789936193635.jpg?v=1789936745"},{"product_id":"jawbone-of-an-ass-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Jawbone of an Ass - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring dense text, historical references, and raw gestural marks on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJawbone of an Ass (1982) is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's approach to the canvas as a site for historical and cultural synthesis. The work functions as a dense, non-linear archive, incorporating lists of names, classical references, and fragmented text that challenge traditional hierarchies of knowledge. Basquiat juxtaposes figures from antiquity, such as Cleopatra and Socrates, with references to American history and popular culture. This layering of information creates a visual rhythm that mirrors the chaotic nature of information consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones, with a central yellow panel acting as a ledger of names and events. Basquiat employs his signature raw, gestural line work, using oilstick to scrawl text and figures directly onto the surface. The inclusion of the crown motif, a recurring element in his oeuvre, appears on the left, asserting a sense of authority and personal identity amidst the historical references. The use of Roman numerals at the base of the canvas further anchors the work in a sense of antiquity, while the aggressive, crossed-out text suggests a critique of the very history being documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's technique involves a combination of painting, drawing, and collage, resulting in a surface that feels both immediate and weathered. The colour palette is restrained, relying on ochre, black, and white to maintain focus on the textual elements. By presenting these disparate pieces of information together, the artist invites the viewer to construct their own narratives from the fragments. The work avoids a singular interpretation, instead offering a complex field of signs that reflect the artist's engagement with the social and political structures of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834511495503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834545017167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834545049935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834545082703,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jawbone-of-an-Ass_Poster_CompositorV1_1789936255927.jpg?v=1789937453"},{"product_id":"boxer-rebellion-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Boxer Rebellion - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, energetic composition by Jean-Michel Basquiat, blending anatomical sketches, historical references, and fragmented text in his signature Neo-Expressionist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Boxer Rebellion in 1982, a period during which he solidified his unique visual language. The work functions as a dense map of cultural, historical, and personal references. Basquiat combines anatomical sketches of boxers with fragmented text, mathematical notations, and references to global history. The central figures, rendered with raw, skeletal lines, evoke the physicality of the ring while simultaneously referencing the historical Boxer Rebellion in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a non-linear approach to composition. He scatters words such as 'Peking Noodle', 'Sugar Ray Robinson', and 'Technical Knockout' across the surface, creating a rhythmic, almost musical experience for the viewer. The inclusion of biblical text, specifically from Genesis, contrasts with the commercial and political slogans, suggesting a collision between the sacred and the profane. The colour palette is dominated by stark white, punctuated by aggressive splashes of yellow, red, and blue oilstick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise disparate sources, from sports history to geopolitical conflict. The lines are urgent and unrefined, reflecting the energy of the New York street art scene from which he emerged. By layering these elements, Basquiat forces the viewer to navigate a complex web of associations. The work does not offer a singular narrative, but rather invites an active engagement with the chaotic nature of information and history. The composition remains flat, prioritising the graphic quality of the text and symbols over traditional depth, which reinforces the immediacy of the message. Through this approach, Basquiat addresses themes of power, racial identity, and the commodification of culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840133468495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840183570767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840183603535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840183636303,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boxer-Rebellion_Poster_CompositorV1_1789983982717.jpg?v=1789985503"},{"product_id":"mace-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Mace - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, diagrammatic work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that catalogues medieval weaponry and battle injuries through text and gestural line-work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMace is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's practice of combining text, diagrammatic illustration, and historical reference. Executed in 1983, the work functions as a visual catalogue of medieval weaponry and combat injuries. Basquiat employs a raw, unrefined line quality that mimics the appearance of a textbook or a field guide, yet the content subverts this academic presentation through its stark, visceral subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct sections, each labelled with precise, hand-written annotations. On the left, a central figure is depicted with various weapons, such as a mace, dagger, and wooden club, piercing the body. These are identified as common battle wounds. To the right, the artist includes a depiction of a quintain, a device used for jousting practice, alongside a narrative fragment describing the aftermath of a battle. The inclusion of the phrase, 'In battle lying dead he was stripped of his valuable armour and left naked on the ground', introduces a sense of vulnerability that contrasts with the clinical nature of the surrounding diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's use of red lines across the page acts as a visual disruption, cutting through the orderly arrangement of the figures and text. This technique creates a tension between the structured information and the chaotic reality of the violence described. The work reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of history, power, and the human condition. By framing these scenes within the context of sports, opera, and weapons, Basquiat draws parallels between historical warfare and contemporary spectacle. The piece remains a direct, unfiltered examination of the mechanics of injury and the dehumanisation often associated with combat, presented through the artist's signature aesthetic of urgent, gestural mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840141201743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185405775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185438543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185471311,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mace_Poster_CompositorV1_1789983998543.jpg?v=1789985748"},{"product_id":"net-weight-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Net Weight - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1981 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature blend of raw gestural marks, cryptic symbols, and mask-like figures on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet Weight (1981) is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's early period, executed during his rapid ascent within the New York art scene. The work displays the artist's signature approach to layering, where raw, unprimed canvas serves as a base for a chaotic assembly of marks, symbols, and text. Basquiat employs a combination of acrylic paint, oilstick, and spray paint to construct a visual language that draws from diverse sources, including anatomical diagrams, urban graffiti, and historical references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones of colour and activity. To the left, blocks of red and yellow provide a backdrop for mask-like figures, a recurring motif in the artist's work. These figures, often crowned, suggest a preoccupation with power, identity, and the status of the individual within a complex social structure. The right side of the canvas is dominated by darker, more gestural forms, contrasted against a stark white field. Throughout the piece, Basquiat incorporates grids, crossed-out words, and cryptic notations, which function as both structural elements and conceptual interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's technique involves a deliberate rejection of traditional painterly polish. He allows drips, smudges, and exposed canvas to remain visible, maintaining a sense of immediacy and urgency. The inclusion of the title 'PESO NETO' and the date 'DEC 25 81' at the bottom of the canvas anchors the work in a specific moment, while the surrounding iconography remains open to interpretation. This piece demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise disparate cultural influences into a cohesive, albeit frenetic, visual statement. The work remains a primary example of how Basquiat utilised the canvas as a site for social commentary and personal expression, blending the aesthetics of the street with the traditions of fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841872662863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927909711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927942479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841927975247,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Net-Weight_Poster_CompositorV1_1789999679669.jpg?v=1790000581"},{"product_id":"exu-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Exu - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1988 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a central horned figure and symbolic motifs rooted in Afro-Brazilian spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExu, created in 1988, is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's late work. The composition features a central, horned figure, rendered with the artist's signature raw, gestural line quality. Basquiat employs a frenetic application of paint, combining bold black outlines with aggressive splashes of yellow and red. The figure is surrounded by a multitude of eyes, a recurring motif in his oeuvre that suggests surveillance, spiritual presence, or internal anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title refers to Exu, a deity in the Yoruba religion and Afro-Brazilian traditions such as Candomblé. Exu acts as a messenger between the human and divine realms, often associated with crossroads and communication. Basquiat's interest in his own heritage and the syncretic belief systems of the African diaspora is evident here. The inclusion of text, specifically the word 'EXU' enclosed in a box and the fragmented phrase 'TOBACCO', reflects his background in graffiti and his practice of incorporating linguistic elements into his visual compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is executed on a light, neutral ground, which allows the darker, more chaotic elements to emerge with force. The composition is deliberately unbalanced, mirroring the energy of the urban environment from which Basquiat emerged. The presence of cigarette-like forms scattered across the lower portion of the canvas adds a mundane, gritty detail to the otherwise mythic and spiritual subject matter. This piece demonstrates his ability to synthesise personal history, cultural mythology, and the visual language of the street into a singular, cohesive image. The work remains a direct representation of his rapid, intuitive process, where the physical act of painting is as significant as the final subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841878561103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841928532303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841928565071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58841928597839,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Exu_Poster_CompositorV1_1789999691594.jpg?v=1790000653"},{"product_id":"king-alphonso-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"King Alphonso - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1983 portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his iconic crown motif and raw, expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Alphonso, created in 1983, displays the raw, energetic visual language that defined Jean-Michel Basquiat's career. The work features a central, mask-like head rendered in a striking red, surrounded by a network of schematic lines, geometric shapes, and cryptic symbols. Above this figure sits the artist's signature crown motif, a recurring element in his body of work that explores themes of power, status, and identity. The composition is deliberately chaotic, blending the aesthetic of street-level graffiti with the formal concerns of modern painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat utilised oilstick and acrylic to create a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The lines are jagged and urgent, suggesting a rapid process of creation. The inclusion of the name 'King Alphonso' at the base of the canvas anchors the work, providing a specific, if enigmatic, subject for the viewer. The surrounding technical diagrams and abstract marks create a sense of mechanical or anatomical study, contrasting with the expressive, almost primitive rendering of the face. This juxtaposition of high-art technique and street-art spontaneity is characteristic of the Neo-expressionist movement that emerged in New York during the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating text and symbols, Basquiat invites the viewer to decode the image, though the meaning remains intentionally elusive. The work functions as a visual diary, capturing the frenetic energy of the urban environment and the artist's own internal dialogue. The limited colour palette, dominated by black, red, and yellow, ensures that the focus remains on the graphic quality of the marks. This print captures the texture and immediacy of the original, offering a clear view of the artist's hand and his distinctive approach to portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843774124367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843784642895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843784675663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843784708431,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/King-Alphonso_Poster_CompositorV1_1790019410385.jpg?v=1790020123"},{"product_id":"philistines-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Philistines - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1982 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring skeletal figures and raw, gestural mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilistines, executed in 1982, is a large-scale work that demonstrates the raw, gestural approach characteristic of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition features three central figures rendered in a skeletal, mask-like style. Basquiat employs a combination of acrylic paint and oilstick, creating a surface that balances aggressive mark-making with deliberate, layered colour fields. The figures possess wide, staring eyes and bared teeth, motifs that appear frequently throughout the artist's body of work to suggest themes of identity, power, and historical struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is a chaotic arrangement of scribbles, cross-outs, and geometric shapes. These elements function as a visual shorthand, referencing urban graffiti and the frenetic energy of 1980s New York. Basquiat often incorporated text and anatomical diagrams into his paintings, and here, the skeletal structures of the figures serve to strip away the exterior, exposing the internal mechanics of the human form. The use of high-contrast colours, including bright yellow, deep red, and stark black, directs the viewer's attention across the canvas, preventing the eye from settling on a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in combining classical art historical references with contemporary street culture. By titling the piece Philistines, Basquiat invokes biblical narratives of conflict, reinterpreting them through a modern, personal lens. The application of paint is immediate and unrefined, with drips and smears left visible to document the physical process of creation. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, frontal arrangement that forces the viewer to confront the figures directly. It is a dense, layered composition that rewards close observation of its individual marks and the overall structural tension between the figures and their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843797127503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843832058191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843832090959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843832123727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Philistines_Poster_CompositorV1_1790019409398.jpg?v=1790020957"},{"product_id":"jackson-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Jackson - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature blend of raw text, symbolic iconography, and Neo-Expressionist mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced this work in 1982, a period during which his visual language reached a high level of density and symbolic complexity. The composition functions as a map of cultural and historical references, blending personal observation with broader critiques of American power structures. Basquiat employs a raw, immediate aesthetic, utilising oilstick and graphite to create a surface that mimics the urgency of street-level graffiti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery includes recurring motifs such as the crown, the pyramid, and various textual fragments that challenge the viewer to decode the artist's associations. By juxtaposing figures like Andrew Jackson with references to stockbrokers, lawyers, and currency, Basquiat interrogates the mechanisms of wealth and historical legacy. The text is not merely decorative; it acts as a structural element, guiding the eye across the page while simultaneously obscuring and revealing meaning through crossed-out words and layered annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's approach to the page is non-hierarchical. He treats historical figures, commercial branding, and abstract symbols with equal weight. The rough, unrefined quality of the lines and the deliberate use of negative space reflect his background in the New York City art scene of the early 1980s. This piece captures the artist's ability to synthesise disparate sources, from Egyptian iconography to contemporary political discourse, into a singular, cohesive visual statement. The work remains a primary example of how Basquiat used the medium of drawing to explore the intersections of race, class, and institutional authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849169080655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849253589327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849253622095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849253654863,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jackson_Poster_CompositorV1_1790075041637.jpg?v=1790075935"},{"product_id":"television-and-cruelty-to-animals-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Television and Cruelty to Animals - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a dense arrangement of text, symbols, and gestural figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelevision and Cruelty to Animals (1983) is a representative example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's approach to painting. The work functions as a dense visual field, combining text, symbols, and figurative elements that reflect the artist's engagement with urban culture and media. Basquiat employs a raw, immediate application of paint and oilstick, creating a surface that mimics the aesthetic of graffiti and street signage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is populated by recurring motifs: a stylised bat figure, an eight-ball, and a moose head. These elements are interspersed with handwritten phrases and numbers, such as 'Masonic Lodge No. 43' and 'Popeye versus the Nazis'. The inclusion of crossed-out text is a consistent feature in Basquiat's practice, which he noted was a method to draw attention to the words themselves. The palette is limited, relying on primary colours against a neutral ground, which allows the aggressive, gestural lines to dominate the visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's work often synthesises disparate cultural references, from popular cartoons to historical and political symbols. In this piece, the juxtaposition of these icons creates a fragmented narrative. The viewer is presented with a series of signs that resist a singular interpretation. The work reflects the artist's interest in the power of language and the way information is consumed and discarded in contemporary society. By placing these symbols in a non-hierarchical arrangement, Basquiat forces a confrontation between the viewer and the chaotic nature of the information age. The physical presence of the canvas, often mounted with exposed wooden supports, reinforces the object-like quality of his paintings, moving them away from traditional fine art presentation toward a more visceral, immediate form of expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849189658959,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849256669519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58849256702287,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Television-and-Cruelty-to-Animals_Poster_CompositorV1_1790075042473.jpg?v=1790076029"},{"product_id":"gri-gri-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Gri Gri - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1984 composition by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a central silhouette and symbolic red markings against a stark black and white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGri Gri (1984) is a work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that demonstrates his interest in cultural symbolism and the reduction of the human form to its most essential components. The composition features a central, dark silhouette set against a stark white vertical field, which is then enveloped by a deep black background. This layering creates a sense of suspension, as if the figure exists in a void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a raw, immediate application of paint. The figure is rendered with minimal detail, yet the facial features, particularly the eyes and teeth, are articulated with sharp, aggressive strokes. The red lines that cross the torso and extend outwards suggest a connection to ritualistic objects or protective charms, from which the title derives. The term gri-gri refers to an amulet or talisman used in various African and Caribbean traditions to ward off evil or bring good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy stripping away extraneous detail, Basquiat focuses the viewer on the tension between the figure and the surrounding space. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flat, graphic quality that recalls the immediacy of street art and the influence of primitive art forms. The limited palette of black, white, and red serves to unify the composition, directing attention to the stark contrast between the light and dark areas. This piece reflects the artist's ability to synthesise personal history, cultural heritage, and contemporary visual language into a singular, potent image. The deliberate simplicity of the lines and the starkness of the colour choices ensure that the focus remains on the symbolic weight of the subject matter, rather than on decorative flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853712101711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853913592143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853913624911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853913657679,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gri-Gri_Poster_CompositorV1_1790104957297.jpg?v=1790105851"},{"product_id":"leeches-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Leeches - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a dense arrangement of anatomical diagrams, social critique, and raw, graffiti-inspired text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced Leeches in 1983, a period during which his work frequently incorporated anatomical diagrams, textual fragments, and social commentary. The composition functions as a dense field of information, where the artist combines medical imagery with references to literature and urban decay. A central, cross-sectioned head dominates the visual space, rendered in warm tones that contrast with the surrounding scribbled blue lines and aggressive black paint blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat employs a non-linear narrative structure, scattering words such as 'catharsis', 'parasites', and 'boric acid' across the surface. These terms, alongside the repeated mention of 'leeches', suggest a preoccupation with themes of exploitation and biological or social infestation. The inclusion of phrases like 'power + money (value) without nobility' provides a direct critique of societal structures, a recurring subject in his oeuvre. The artist uses a combination of oilstick and acrylic, creating a texture that mimics the immediacy of graffiti found in the New York City environment of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays a deliberate rejection of traditional perspective. Instead, Basquiat organises the canvas through a series of interconnected symbols and diagrams, such as the 'diagram of the heart' and the 'detail of the adult flea'. By layering these disparate elements, he creates a visual rhythm that forces the viewer to navigate the canvas as one would a page of notes or a wall of urban markings. The heavy black erasures, which obscure parts of the text, serve as a physical record of the artist's process, indicating a constant state of revision and reaction. This piece captures the raw, urgent energy that defined Basquiat's approach to painting, where the distinction between high art and street-level observation is intentionally blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853831704911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853915623759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853915656527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853915689295,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Leeches_Poster_CompositorV1_1790104946731.jpg?v=1790106009"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-as-a-heel-part-two-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Self-Portrait as a Heel, Part Two - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, expressive 1982 self-portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature mask-like imagery and integrated text against a bold green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat created Self-Portrait as a Heel, Part Two in 1982, a period during which his output was prolific and his visual language reached a high level of maturity. The work features a central figure rendered in a raw, gestural manner against a flat, saturated green background. Basquiat employs his characteristic mix of oilstick and acrylic, creating a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The figure is depicted with a mask-like face, a common motif in his work that draws upon diverse cultural references, including African sculpture and the history of modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are integrated directly into the composition, with the words 'BACK VIEW' and 'COMPOSITE' appearing in white lettering. These labels function as clinical or instructional markers, contrasting with the expressive, almost frantic application of paint. The inclusion of skeletal hands and anatomical references suggests a preoccupation with the physical body and its representation. The composition avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, graphic quality that aligns with the artist's background in street art and graffiti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat often used self-portraiture to explore themes of identity, fame, and the pressures of the art world. By titling the work 'Self-Portrait as a Heel', he adopts the persona of a villain or a rogue, a self-aware nod to his public image. The stark contrast between the black figure and the green ground creates a visual tension that is typical of his 1982 canvases. This piece demonstrates his ability to combine high-art concerns with a visceral, street-influenced aesthetic, resulting in a work that is both confrontational and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853873287503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853917393231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853917425999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853917458767,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-as-a-Heel-Part-Two_Poster_CompositorV1_1790104934754.jpg?v=1790106372"},{"product_id":"to-repel-ghosts-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"To Repel Ghosts - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1986 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring bold white text on a dark, multi-slatted wooden surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat created To Repel Ghosts in 1986, a work that demonstrates his characteristic approach to combining text and raw, gestural mark-making. The piece is constructed on wood, incorporating the physical structure of the support into the final composition. The surface is dominated by deep, dark bands of black paint, which provide a stark background for the central text. The phrase 'TO REPEL GHOSTS' is rendered in a bold, hand-painted white typeface, positioned centrally to command attention. A small 'TM' symbol sits to the right of the text, introducing a layer of commercial irony often found in Basquiat's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the text, a patch of white paint reveals a glimpse of blue, suggesting a sky or an atmospheric element that contrasts with the heavy, industrial feel of the black slats. The composition is deliberately sparse, moving away from the dense, chaotic layering seen in many of his earlier canvases. Instead, this work relies on the tension between the literal meaning of the words and the physical presence of the wooden slats. The artist often used text as a visual device, treating letters as shapes and symbols rather than purely linguistic tools. By framing the work within the wooden structure, Basquiat invites the viewer to consider the object as both a painting and a sculptural entity. The work reflects his interest in the intersection of high art, street culture, and the commodification of identity. It remains a direct example of his ability to distil complex cultural anxieties into a singular, graphic statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861592379727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861647233359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861647266127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861647298895,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/To-Repel-Ghosts_Poster_CompositorV1_1790149487189.jpg?v=1790149998"},{"product_id":"god-law-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"God, Law - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, graphic work by Jean-Michel Basquiat from 1981, exploring the intersection of morality, law, and capital through stark text and symbolic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat produced this work in 1981, a period when his transition from street-based graffiti to the gallery environment was fully underway. The composition features a set of scales, a traditional symbol of justice, positioned above two distinct boxes containing the words GOD and LAW. Between these two concepts, Basquiat places a dollar sign, suggesting a critique of the intersection between morality, legal systems, and capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic relies on a raw, immediate application of oilstick. The lines are deliberately unrefined, echoing the urgency of his earlier work under the tag SAMO. The background is marked by splatters and stains, which provide a sense of physical decay or urban grit. This texture contrasts with the stark, legible lettering of the text elements. By isolating these words within boxes, Basquiat forces a direct confrontation between the viewer and the concepts presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat often utilised text as a visual element rather than merely a linguistic one. The placement of the dollar sign at the centre of the scales implies that financial influence tips the balance of justice. The work avoids complex shading or perspective, favouring a flat, graphic quality that draws from both comic books and primitive art. This approach allows the message to remain clear while maintaining the energetic, chaotic surface typical of his output during the early 1980s. The work functions as a visual shorthand for the societal tensions Basquiat observed in New York City, where institutional power and economic disparity were constant themes in his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861656047951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861663617359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861663650127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861663682895,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/God-Law_Poster_CompositorV1_1790149912476.jpg?v=1790150734"},{"product_id":"the-guilt-of-gold-teeth-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"The Guilt of Gold Teeth - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1982 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a central figure surrounded by dense text, symbols, and a high-contrast colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guilt of Gold Teeth, executed in 1982, captures the raw energy and visual vocabulary characteristic of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition features a central figure wearing a top hat, rendered with the artist's signature gestural style. The figure is surrounded by a dense arrangement of text, symbols, and dollar signs, which populate the orange and blue background. Basquiat employs a combination of acrylic paint and oilstick, creating a surface that feels immediate and unrefined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text elements, including phrases such as 'PESO NETO' and 'ASPURIA', function as both graphic components and conceptual markers. These words often relate to commerce, colonial history, or personal memory, reflecting the artist's interest in the intersection of high art and street culture. The figure itself, with its skeletal appearance and prominent teeth, suggests themes of identity and mortality. The use of a white circle around the head draws the eye to the figure, isolating it from the chaotic environment of scribbles and markings that define the rest of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's approach to the canvas is additive, layering information until the surface is saturated with meaning. The colour palette is dominated by high-contrast tones, with the vibrant orange providing a warm backdrop for the cooler blue sections and the stark black of the central figure. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise disparate cultural references into a cohesive, albeit frenetic, visual statement. The inclusion of numbers and crossed-out words invites the viewer to decode the information, though the artist often leaves the final interpretation open. This piece remains a primary example of the Neo-Expressionist movement, reflecting the urban environment of 1980s New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861660701007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861664239951,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861664272719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861664305487,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Guilt-of-Gold-Teeth_Poster_CompositorV1_1790149902733.jpg?v=1790150810"},{"product_id":"ascent-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"Ascent - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1983 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his signature blend of gestural mark-making, cryptic text, and layered cultural iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscent (1983) is a characteristic example of Jean-Michel Basquiat's practice, where he synthesises disparate cultural references, personal iconography, and raw, gestural mark-making. The composition is dominated by fields of cobalt blue, which act as a ground for a dense accumulation of text, symbols, and figures. Basquiat employs a non-linear approach to narrative, layering references to classical philosophy, religious figures, and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne observes the recurring motif of the 'flesh spirit', alongside textual citations such as 'John the Revelator' and 'Plotinus'. These elements are not arranged in a traditional hierarchy; instead, they occupy the pictorial space with a sense of urgency. The inclusion of specific terms like 'Pole Star' and 'Baboon' suggests a private lexicon, one that invites the viewer to decode the connections between the disparate subjects. The artist's use of oilstick creates a tactile, immediate quality, contrasting with the flatter, broader applications of acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasquiat's work often functions as a visual archive of his intellectual interests, ranging from historical figures to contemporary comic-book aesthetics. In this piece, the repetition of the word 'Ascent' provides a thematic anchor, though its meaning remains fluid within the chaotic arrangement of the surrounding imagery. The work avoids a singular focus, encouraging the eye to traverse the surface and engage with the various fragments of information. By integrating these diverse sources, Basquiat creates a visual dialogue that reflects the fragmented nature of information and cultural memory. The work remains a primary example of his ability to merge the energy of street-based graffiti with the formal concerns of fine art painting, resulting in a composition that is both aggressive and carefully considered in its spatial distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861680787791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861688389967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861688422735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861688455503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ascent_Poster_CompositorV1_1790149924380.jpg?v=1790151066"},{"product_id":"history-of-the-black-people-jean-michel-basquiat","title":"History of the Black People - Jean-Michel Basquiat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1983 triptych by Jean-Michel Basquiat, exploring themes of history, identity, and the African diaspora through raw, expressive mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Black People (1983) is a triptych that demonstrates Jean-Michel Basquiat's approach to historical narrative and visual language. The work functions as a collage of cultural references, combining text, symbols, and figures to address themes of African diaspora, slavery, and the commodification of history. Basquiat employs a raw, immediate aesthetic that draws from street art, graffiti, and the traditions of modern expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into three distinct panels, yet it maintains a cohesive visual flow through the use of recurring motifs and a shared palette. The artist incorporates specific references, such as the word 'SICKLE' and mentions of Memphis, to ground the work in the realities of agricultural labour and the American South. The figures are rendered with a skeletal, mask-like quality, a signature element of Basquiat's style that evokes both ancestral memory and the dehumanising effects of historical trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText plays a functional role in the piece, acting as both a visual element and a carrier of meaning. By crossing out certain words, Basquiat draws attention to the act of erasure within historical records. The work does not offer a linear account of events. Instead, it presents a fragmented, multi-layered perspective that invites the viewer to engage with the complexities of the subject matter. The use of oilstick provides a tactile, energetic quality to the lines, contrasting with the flatter areas of acrylic paint. This combination of materials creates a sense of urgency and spontaneity, reflecting the artist's rapid working process. The work remains a significant example of how Basquiat utilised his platform to interrogate power structures and cultural identity through a highly personal and recognisable visual vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dialogue-with-the-youth-of-today-detail-martin-kippenberger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDialogue with the Youth of Today (detail) - Martin Kippenberger — Martin Kippenberger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-variation-ii-per-kirkeby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWood-Variation II - Per Kirkeby — Per Kirkeby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Michel Basquiat","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866062426447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866110792015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866110824783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866110857551,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/History-of-the-Black-People_Poster_CompositorV1_1790164949226.jpg?v=1790165375"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/jean-michel-basquiat.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}