Jean-Michel Basquiat’s legacy as one of the 20th century’s most influential artists is undeniable. Emerging from the Brooklyn streets in the 1980s, Basquiat’s vibrant artworks employed bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and a compelling mix of imagery. Influenced by his Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage, Basquiat’s vibrant artworks wove a rich tapestry of the human experience. … Read more
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa will auction one of his prized Basquiat paintings at Phillips on May 18, with an estimated price of around $70 million. The 8-by-16-foot painting, Basquiat’s Untitled from 1982, showcases a horned devil-like figure. Curators have suggested that this depiction could potentially be the former New York graffiti artist’s conflicted self-portrait. Yusaku … Read more
Anthony Vaccarello, the creative director of Saint Laurent is paying tribute to the great American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat with a must-see exhibition and a collection of lifestyle goods. Inspired by the artist’s work and legacy the capsule collection includes tote bags, backpacks, cross-body bags, skimboards, skateboard and a phone case. Until September the exhibition shown … Read more
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1982 masterpiece, “Warrior,” takes center stage at Christie’s Hong Kong auction on March 23 as a single-lot sale titled “We Are All Warriors.” This iconic work, a pinnacle of Basquiat‘s creative output, carries an estimated value of $31-41 million USD (HKD 240-320 million) and could become the most expensive Western artwork ever sold … Read more
Well.. the closure of museums and galleries across the globe has led to a surprising benefit, free virtual tours. Last year (March 6 – May 14, 2019), New York’s East Village Brant Foundation has opened a monumental exhibition on Jean-Michel Basquiat, and now opened its digital doors so anyone can view some of Basquiat’s most … Read more
Untitled, a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat from 1982, sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s auction in New York, making it the highest priced artwork sold by any American artist. The piece was purchased by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa, founder of a Japanese fashion website. The Japanese billionaire revealed himself to be the buyer … Read more
Attention Narcos fans! Pablo Escobar’s former mansion in Tulum has been turned into a boutique hotel by Lio Malca, a prominent art dealer from New York. Located in the Mexican beach resort of Tulum, Casa Malca boast 35 rooms, and comes populated with a variety of artworks from Malca’s private collection, including pieces from KAWS, … Read more
Christie’s New York, the worldwide leading auctioneer, broke the record for the highest ever grossing post-war and contemporary art auction in history, totaling over $412 million in sales. The auction highlighted works from Andy Warhol, Franz Kline, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons and Roy Lichtenstein, among others. “This evening’s sale set a new record … Read more