Untitled (Skull) is a powerful example of Basquiat's raw, energetic style and his engagement with themes of race, identity, death, and the urban environment. His work brought a new voice and perspective to the art world, drawing on his Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage and his experiences as a young Black artist in New York City.
Born: December 22, 1960, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: August 12, 1988, New York City, USA
Nationality: American
Style: Neo-Expressionism, Street Art
Influences: Graffiti, primitivism, Jean Dubuffet
Major Exhibitions: "Untitled (Skull)" (1981), "Irony of Negro Policeman" (1981), "Hollywood Africans" (1983)
Quote: "I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life."
This painting features a skull-like head rendered in Basquiat's signature style, with vibrant colors, graffiti-like markings, and fragmented text. The work combines elements of street art, Abstract Expressionism, and African art.
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