The relationship between Jean-Michel BASQUIAT and New York was undeniably symbiotic. His art, with its signature bold style, emotionally-charged brush strokes and culturally-fuelled symbolism, seems to be in a constant visual dialogue with the city and its chaos. It is no wonder that his relatively short career became so emblematic of the New York art scene.
There is however yet another place which significantly influenced the artist’s creative outlook, drastically impacting the trajectory of his career and his relationship with the art world. Although rarely mentioned, the Italian town of Modena has been the birthplace of some of Basquiat’s most striking and most singular works, expanding his craft and fuelling his ascension from the streets into galleries worldwide. THE SKATEROOM is proud to breathe a new life into the extremely rare Modena Paintings, and reintroduce them as a special collection of skateboard art decks, in partnership with the Fondation Beyeler.
The foundation’s upcoming exhibition will present Basquiat’s paintings in one of its main galleries alongside an adjacent media space, which places the Modena paintings in their historical context and allows visitors to immerse themselves in Basquiat’s life and art through brief filmed sequences.
Partnership done in collaboration with Artestar, a global licensing agency and creative consultancy representing high-profile artists, photographers, designers, and creatives.
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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Partnership done in collaboration with Artestar, a global licensing agency and creative consultancy representing high-profile artists, photographers, designers, and creatives.
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
