Life, death, and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat, a prodigious artist whose life was as enigmatic as his art, left an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art before his untimely death at the age of 27. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1960, Basquiat’s artistic journey began as a street artist under the pseudonym SAMO, where he gained recognition for his unique blend of graffiti and poetry.