Chapter 1
From SAMO to the studio
Chapter 2
Anatomy of a masterpiece
Chapter 3
The Warhol connection and fame
Chapter 4
Legacy and cultural impact
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Ch 4 · Legacy and cultural impact
choko Visitors view Basquiat's haunting tribute to Michael Stewart alongside historic police accountability archives.
schopenhauer Basquiat's Legacy
Wear that three-point crown! (Yeah, wear it proud!) From the streets to the galleries now! (Oh, oh, loud!)
choko See how a $19,000 skull painting skyrocketed to $110.5 million, cementing Basquiat's cultural legacy.
schopenhauer Basquiat's style and rebellious attitude continue to inspire world-famous musicians and hip-hop artists.
BETA
schopenhauer Play the Crown the King game in this Jean-Michel Basquiat playbook. Explore the legacy and cultural impact of the famous American artist.
Fun Fact
Banksy's Basquiat Tribute: Honoring Basquiat's legacy, Banksy spray-painted a mural outside a 2017 exhibition, recreating a figure from Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump being searched by police.
Glossary
brooklyn museum (noun)
An iconic New York City art institution known for its diverse collections and community-focused exhibitions. For Jean-Michel Basquiat, it was a childhood sanctuary where his mother first inspired his creative journey, making it the perfect full-circle home to preserve his personal archives and celebrate his legacy. For example, visiting this vibrant space as a kid helped spark the unique style that would later redefine the modern art world.
An iconic New York City art institution known for its diverse collections and community-focused exhibitions. For Jean-Michel Basquiat, it was a childhood sanctuary where his mother first inspired his creative journey, making it the perfect full-circle home to preserve his personal archives and celebrate his legacy. For example, visiting this vibrant space as a kid helped spark the unique style that would later redefine the modern art world.
Quiz
In 2017, Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 painting 'Untitled' made history by selling at auction for a record-breaking $110.5 million. What is the central subject depicted on this famous canvas?
schopenhauer Basquiat's iconic motifs have transitioned from gallery walls to global fashion runways.
Fun Fact
Auction history: Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 skull painting sold for $110.5 million in 2017, setting a record-breaking price for any American artist at auction.
Glossary
posthumous (adjective)
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. His posthumous market value soared in 2017 when Yusaku Maezawa purchased his untitled painting for $110.5 million.
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. His posthumous market value soared in 2017 when Yusaku Maezawa purchased his untitled painting for $110.5 million.
Quiz
What was the name of the 1996 biographical drama film about Basquiat's life, directed by his fellow artist Julian Schnabel?
Quiz
Which famous British street artist paid tribute to Basquiat with a 2017 mural outside London's Barbican Centre?
Quiz
Where is the permanent archive and collection of Jean-Michel Basquiat's family papers and early sketches housed?
Quiz
What is the subject of Jean-Michel Basquiat's powerful 1983 painting The Death of Michael Stewart?