Christie’s has been cultivating the Asian market for Basquiat for many years.
The painting stars two elliptically-eyed figures, which represent griots.
A large part of his skill was in ensuring that those influences were kept in perfect visual balance.
Photo: Christie’s Images LTD. 2025
If Basquiat was a griot, he was a beguiling one, telling a personal tale with universal impact.
Photo: Christie’s Images LTD. 2025
