Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Ultra-Urban Artist
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<p>Jean-Michel Basquiat. A name you see in art circles, a face framed by untamed hair that sears itself into memory. Yet, Basquiat and his work remain an enigma to many. Perhaps it’s the brevity of his life, extinguished at a mere 27 years old, or the intricate fusion of visual languages — street art, poetry, low brow, high art, African motifs, and Western aesthetics — that defies easy categorization.</p>
<p>From a young age, Basquiat exhibited exceptional creativity. However, it was a car accident that became his turning point. Bedridden in a hospital, a copy of Gray’s Anatomy, gifted by his mother, provided solace and forever influenced his art with an ultra-urban aesthetic that captivated audiences.</p>
<p>Peeling back the layers of the Basquiat mystery reveals his rise from the unforgiving streets as a graffiti artist under the alias SAMO©. The “Times Square Show” in 1980 catapulted him into prominence, where his art crackled with creativity, demanding attention and respect.</p>
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