This is made all the more clear in a new exhibition organized by his estate.
Architect David Adjaye created these immersive environments, which allow visitors to dive into Basquiat’s world.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat in Los Angeles (Photo: Brad Branson)
So we understand the layers and complexity and the facets that made him the man that he became.
After New York, it was only fitting that the show move to Los Angeles.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasureis on view at The Grand LA until July 31, 2023.
Photo: The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Tickets areavailable for purchaseonline.
( The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
Charles the First, 1982.
( The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
Jawbone of an Ass, 1982.
Photo: Lee Jaffe
Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux (Photo: Kurt Iswarienko)
“Jailbirds,” 1983. (© The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
“Charles the First,” 1982. (© The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
“Jawbone of an Ass,” 1982. (© The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
“(Untitled) 100 Yen,” 1982. (© The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Licensed by Artestar New York)
