Happy birthday to the legendary Jean-Michel Basquiat, born on this day in 1960! His unique fusion of graffiti, neo-expressionism, and social commentary left an indelible mark on the art world Here's a look at 10 must-see paintings that encapsulate his genius... A thread🧵
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@SVG__Collection Yeah, ya know - par usual - you didn’t ask me for an involved response, but I’ll give ya one anyway… Seen most o’ these pieces up-close and at-length. There was a career-retrospective of Basquiat’s art about 15 or 20 years ago here at MOCA downtown, and a painter friend o’ mine
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@thisguyjack I really dig these stories! Thanks for sharing them. Man… on mushrooms seems like a crazy good idea 😂
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@SVG__Collection One of my favorite artists. You've shared some great examples of his art. He was also very into music and part of a band called Gray. https://t.co/S7eG82qyxx
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@SVG__Collection Basquiat's artwork is very cool and interesting. Some time ago, I watched Julian Schnabel's film about his life and work.
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@DanRyanNeff I’ve always loved his work. Went to the big exhibition in Paris a couple years ago. Incredible stuff…
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@SVG__Collection Is it true that he was having the Asberger Syndrom too,untreated? And that was the reason for many of his problems? I ask because I think we have that in common. The addiction was a result of constant isolation because he was different. Anyway,he had no easy life. Love him a lot!
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@SVG__Collection What I find compelling, is that he and his work are experiencing a renaissance… at this time… I. This error of global tumult. Only he could interpret and express such tension. One can only wonder what his work would look like now.
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