Jean-Michel Basquiat

The late Jean-Michel Basquiat will be getting yet another Hollywood reincarnation, this time on the small screen with 'If Beale Street Could Talk' lead actor Stephan James starring as the troubled art tycoon.

Just this year alone, there were 18 of Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings sold totaling $258 million. We’ve created a running list of all the Basquiat paintings sold in 2021, including their value at sale.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z are facing some criticism after posing with a never-before-seen Jean-Michel Basquiat painting.

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an innovative artist out of Brooklyn, New York who became known for his intricate solo work and collaborations with the likes of Andy Warhol. Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960 to a Haitian father and Puerto Rican mother. According to accounts, his mother instilled him an appreciation for art when he […]

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 30 works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL’ BAH’-skee-aht) will appear at a New York City exhibit before a private sale. The exhibit at Sotheby’s galleries runs May 2 through June 9. Most will be available for sale. They include works on paper in marker and crayon from 1979 […]

NEW YORK (AP) — An auction house says an important early work by graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL' BAH'-skee-aht) is going up for sale in New York. Christie's says "Untitled 1981" could set a record sale for Basquiat when it's offered Nov. 14. The colorful acrylic and oilstick canvas depicts a skeletal figure of […]