Basquiat's irony of a negro policeman printed on skateboards!

Jean-Michel Basquiat Irony Wall Art Skateboard

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Irony of a Negro Policeman Art

Basquiat - skateboard art edition back signature

Irony of a Negro Policeman, 1981,
Jean-Michel BASQUIAT

Name: Irony of a Negro Policeman, 1981
SKU: 5407006110309
Price: 385 EUR
Availability: InStock

Before Jean-Michel Basquiat rose to become one of the most renowned artists of the 20^th century, his artwork was already legendary on the streets of downtown New-York City. Under the tag SAMO, his poetic and poignant symbols established a visual vocabulary that continues to inspire new generations of graffiti artists to this day.

We are very proud to produce this edition of Irony of a Negro Policeman on skateboards as part of our collaboration with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

LAST CALL – enjoy 30% OFF on this Basquiat edition leaving our collection.

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We are very proud to produce this edition of Irony of a Negro Policeman on skateboards as part of our collaboration with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

LAST CALL – enjoy 30% OFF on this Basquiat edition leaving our collection.

Artestar

Irony of a Negro Policeman, 1981 - Open Edition
Produced by THE SKATEROOM
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Licensed by Artestar, New York.

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Triptych set of 3 skateboards
Each deck measures approx. 31x8in (80x20cm)

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Made of 7 ply Grade A Canadian Maple wood
Top-print includes printed signature of the artist
1 Easyfix wall mount included per deck

Each skate deck measures approximately 31X8IN (80X20CM)

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The collaboration between THE SKATEROOM, The Jean-Michel Basquiat Foundation and Artestar draws on BASQUIAT’s iconic paintings from the early 1980s. It also brings street art full-circle, connecting the artist’s graffiti from the 1970s to Skateistan’s promotion of contemporary global skate culture.

As a boy, Jean-Michel BASQUIAT wanted to be a cartoonist. He established his reputation as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s, and his tag (SAMO) and subversive messages caught the attention of art-world stars of the era: Andy Warhol and Keith Haring thrust Basquiat onto a global stage. Through his friendship with both of them, he turned to the studio, creating paintings that reflect the energy of early 1980s hip-hop, as well as other cultural influences —ranging from Picasso to voodoo to Malcolm X.

Jean-Michel BASQUIAT’s artwork features layers of drawing, scratching, painting, collage, photocopying, and found objects — compositions which display a mastery of materials and techniques from acrylic and screen-printing to colored markers and spray paint.

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Buying guide

“Printed Signature on the deck” refers to the printed signature of the artist included on the top-print. Most decks feature this printed signature, though some specified editions can also feature a hand signed artist signature.

In 2019, we became a Certified B Corporation. THE SKATEROOM is also CO2 neutral, chooses to source its skateboard wood from certified sustainable forests, and uses water-based ink for its prints.

These editions of artwork are intended for decorative purposes. While you could definitely skate on them if you wanted to, we provide you with one wall mount per deck to hang them on your wall, just like a painting.

We provide you with everything you need to hang your boards up. With your edition purchase you will receive the EasyFix wall mounts. It’s really easy to set up and you can find all the instructions right here. You can always upgrade to the premium SnapDisplay wall mounts.

Our team is also always ready to help if you have any additional questions.

Direct exposure to sunlight might result in discoloration and damage to your editions. To avoid this, we strongly suggest hanging your art-decks away from direct natural light.

You have up to 14 days after receiving your order to request a return. The 14-day return policy is applicable on all products except limited hand-signed editions. We will provide you with a return label to send us back the purchased edition in the same condition as when received, with the original packaging and documentation.

THE SKATEROOM makes art accessible to everyone by delivering WORLDWIDE from our warehouse in Belgium.

We do ship our artwork using UPS EXPRESS for fast delivery. Shipping estimates will be provided in the checkout process, once you enter your delivery address. Typically we process and ship your order within 48 hours (except for editions in pre-orders). You will get a tracking number to follow your shipment. It usually takes 2-5 additional business days to arrive with UPS express, depending on your location.

Please note that some non-EU countries do charge additional customs fees. We recommend you to check with your local authorities.