Jean-Michel Basquiat
American Neo-expressionist artist
ποΈDecember 22, 1960 - August 12, 1988
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πBiography
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. His dramatic life and raw, emotive paintings have made him a cultural icon.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Leading figure of Neo-expressionism
- β¦Youngest artist at documenta 7
- β¦Record-breaking auction prices
π¬Famous Quotes
"I'm not a real person. I'm a legend.
"I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.
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