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Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Before he became famous,
Basquiat supported himself by making
and selling t-shirts & postcards (like this one).
Basquiat's artwork was
messy, but it was also very smart.
Critics, collectors, and historians loved the way that Basquiat studied science, history, literature, and art before interpreting it all in his
own unique way.
His paintings were
big and bold and a little messy.
He used the pseudonym, SAMO, to sign his artwork and graffiti.
You can see here how his paintings
played with other images
from history.
Neo-Expressionists
were also called "The New Wild Ones"
He included words and symbols to communicate his thoughts and feelings.
You can see a few of
his most famous paintings
because they communicated their ideas
and feelings by using colors and materials
in rough and "wild" new ways.
at The Broad Museum right
here in Los Angeles,
aaand...
He made this painting with his friend, Andy Warhol.
Street Art
is any work of that is made to be seen in a public place.
was a American street artist who became famous in the 1980s for his graffiti and his neo-expressionist paintings.
Graffiti
is illegal street art that is made without permission on someone else's property.
Other artists admired Basquiat for his creative and unexpected choices.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Right now, right across the street from the Broad,
you can see an exceptionally moving exhibition of Basquiat's artwork organized by his family.
It's called Jean-Micheal Basquiat: King Pleasure.
You can see it in L.A. until October 15, 2023.