Basquiat’s expressive style was based on raw figures and integrated words and phrases. His work is inspired by a pantheon of luminaries from jazz, boxing, and basketball, with references to arcane history and the politics of street life—so when asked about his subject matter, Basquiat answered “royalty, heroism, and the streets.” In 1983 he started collaborating with Andy Warhol, and in 1985 was on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. When Basquiat died at the age of 27, he had become one of the most successful artists of his time.

• Hardcover
• 8.5" H x 6.1" W
• 512 pages

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York

To learn more about the Broad collection and this artist, please visit https://www.thebroad.org/art/jean-michel-basquiat