Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat is a groundbreaking figure in contemporary art. He rose to fame in the 1980s with his raw, expressive works that blended street art and fine art.
His bold and energetic paintings addressed themes of race, identity, and power. Basquiat’s unique visual language and blend of graffiti with neo-expressionism cemented his place as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
His pieces can fetch millions at auction. If you want to add a Basquiat piece to your collection, we’ve got you covered. Check out the Jean-Michel Basquiat art we have for sale at Grove Gallery below, with prices starting at £26,000.
Jean-Michel Basquiat transformed the contemporary art scene. He emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s and 1980s with a voice that was as powerful as it was unique. Basquiat’s paintings are characterised by their raw energy, bold colours, and dense layering of text, symbols, and figures.
He often incorporated crowns, skulls, and words in his works, creating a powerful narrative that reflected his thoughts on racism and inequality. Despite his meteoric rise to fame, Basquiat struggled with fame and his personal demons – and his untimely death at the age of 27 only intensified his status as a cultural icon.
More than 3 decades after his death, his influence on art and culture continues to grow, as his works, now considered masterpieces, fetch record prices at auction and remain highly sought after by collectors and institutions around the world.
His art continues to resonate across generations, confronting issues of race, class, and identity with an intensity and passion that few have matched. From his early days tagging the streets of New York to his rise as a global icon, Jean-Michel Basquiat remains a defining figure in the story of contemporary art, his voice immortalised through his bold and unapologetic works.
