Jean-Michel Basquiat's Skull skateboard art by the skateroom
Skull
Jean-Michel Basquiat's Skull skateboard art by the skateroom

Skull

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Skull, this iconic visual is an untitled piece originally presented at Jean-Michel Basquiat’s debut solo exhibition in New York City. Skull, as it came to be known, features a deconstructed figure that plays heavily on the contrast between inner and outer elements – a suggested dichotomy prominent in many of Basquiat’s works. Though the piece seems easy to understand at first glance, a deeper look leaves us wondering what message the mythical artist truly wanted to deliver.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat's Skull skateboard art by the skateroom
Skull
Jean-Michel Basquiat's Skull skateboard art by the skateroom
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Portrait of Jean-Michel BASQUIAT

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Portrait of Jean-Michel BASQUIAT

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a groundbreaking American artist who rose from the streets of New York to global acclaim in the early 1980s. Beginning as a graffiti artist under the name SAMO, Basquiat brought a raw, powerful visual language to the art world — combining text, symbols, skulls, crowns, and cultural references in a frenetic, expressive style.

His work challenges racial injustice, class power, and the commodification of Black culture, often blending elements of jazz, African heritage, and anatomical imagery. Though his career was brief, Basquiat’s influence on contemporary art, fashion, and culture remains profound.

Today, his work is exhibited in the most prestigious institutions, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and cultural disruptors.

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a groundbreaking American artist who rose from the streets of New York to global acclaim in the early 1980s. Beginning as a graffiti artist under the name SAMO, Basquiat brought a raw, powerful visual language to the art world — combining text, symbols, skulls, c
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Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a groundbreaking American artist who rose from the streets of New York to global acclaim in the early 1980s. Beginning as a graffiti artist under the name SAMO, Basquiat brought a raw, powerful visual language to the art world — combining text, symbols, skulls, crowns, and cultural references in a frenetic, expressive style.

His work challenges racial injustice, class power, and the commodification of Black culture, often blending elements of jazz, African heritage, and anatomical imagery. Though his career was brief, Basquiat’s influence on contemporary art, fashion, and culture remains profound.

Today, his work is exhibited in the most prestigious institutions, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and cultural disruptors.