Jean-Michel Basquiat
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- | {{GFDL}} | + | '''Jean-Michel Basquiat''' ([[December 22]], [[1960]] - [[August 12]], [[1988]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[artist]] born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]]. He gained fame, first as a [[graffiti]] artist in New York City, and then as a highly successful [[Neo-expressionism|Neo-expressionist]] artist in the international art scene of the 1980s. Many recognize Basquiat as a leading figure in contemporary [[art]], and his paintings continue to command high prices in the art market. {{GFDL}} |
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Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 - August 12, 1988) was an American artist born in Brooklyn, New York City. He gained fame, first as a graffiti artist in New York City, and then as a highly successful Neo-expressionist artist in the international art scene of the 1980s. Many recognize Basquiat as a leading figure in contemporary art, and his paintings continue to command high prices in the art market.
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