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Jean-Michel Basquiat (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl baskja]; December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement.
A Timeline. A chronological journey through the life of global legacy and prolific artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. CHRONOLOGY. Originally compiled in 1992 by Franklin Sirmans for the Whitney Museum exhibition in New York.
Jean-Michel Basquiat moved from graffiti artist to downtown punk scenester to celebrity art star in only the few short years of his career.
In his short life, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a pop icon, cultural figure, graffiti artist, musician, and neo-expressionist painter. He was a precocious child, and by the age of four, he could both read and write. By the time he was eleven, he was fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Sep 18, 2024 · Jean-Michel Basquiat (born December 22, 1960, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died August 12, 1988, New York City) was an American painter known for his raw gestural style of painting with graffiti -like images and scrawled text.
Jean-Michel Basquiat (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl baskja]; December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement.
Jul 9, 2015 · He took the 1980s art world by storm – and then at just 27, he was gone. Alastair Sooke looks back at the short life and stunning work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Learn more about Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life and legacy. View Chronology. Features, Honors & Awards. Basquiat’s life and work continue to inspire discussion, influence generations of artists and art in all its forms and make history worldwide. “Jean-Michel lived like a flame. He burned really bright. Then the fire went out.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of SAMO, a graffiti duo who...
Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960–1988), one of the first African American artists to reach international stature and wealth in the art world, had a short but impactful career. His rise to fame came quickly, as he was celebrated for his fusion of multicultural symbols, biting social commentary, and distinctive graphic style.
