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Emerging from New York’s Lower East Side in the 1980s, Basquiat shot to fame in his early twenties. Today, he is lauded for bringing street culture into galleries with his inimitable style that balanced opposing forces with control and spontaneity, menace and humour, urban grit and primal expression. 

We’re honoured to introduce a new selection of artworks to our official collection, now available as posters for the first time.

detail of Self Portrait, 1984

SPOTLIGHT

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Neo-Expressionism

Synonymous with Neo-Expressionism, Basquiat’s work arrives on the canvas with an intuitive energy. Graffiti, street poetry and figuration form his visual language that explores historical, political and cultural issues, tied up in personal and societal concerns. Join us as we look at Basquiat’s early career, art history references, and his friendship with Keith Haring.