Dealing mainly with the social issues of the late 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work is both artistically alluring and bringing to the forefront many of the dualities of the time. Although he had an unfortunately short life and career, Basquiat has left an enormous impact on the world of art. Some of the biggest influences on his artistic style were his relationship with famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Madonna. Basquiat was also greatly influenced by personal experiences he had like the car accident he suffered at age 7 and the frequent trips he took to New York art museums with his mother as a child. Another important influence of Basquiat was his love for jazz music which he represents in many of his works. There
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His art was gaining the attention from many famous artists including Andy Warhol whom he became very close with and even collaborated on some paintings. Jean-Michel Basquiat was some years into his career when he met Andy Warhol, one of the most celebrated artists in the country and a member of the art avant garde. For Warhol, it was love at first sight with Basquiat. It was unrequited, but they seemed to meet each other on a spiritual level and both benefited from the friendship. In an interview done by the director for the biography film “Jean Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child” Jeffrey Deitch, a close friend of Basquiat, said, “I’d never seen Andy so close with anyone, and I’d never seen Jean so close with anyone – these guys really loved each other”. Warhol and Basquiat worked together on many famous pieces such as “Monster Meat” (1984-85) and “Keep Frozen (General Electric)” (1985). Keith Haring was another famous artist Basquiat befriended during his career. Like Basquiat, Haring started as a graffiti artist using chalk and marker to draw simple doodles all over New York City, Haring also fought social injustices through his art just like Basquiat. Haring met Basquiat through mutual friends and soon, the two organized and participated in exhibitions together. Haring's work displays shapes and symbols, which appear simple, yet portray social commentary and imagery. Basquiat's work was
His art was gaining the attention from many famous artists including Andy Warhol whom he became very close with and even collaborated on some paintings. Jean-Michel Basquiat was some years into his career when he met Andy Warhol, one of the most celebrated artists in the country and a member of the art avant garde. For Warhol, it was love at first sight with Basquiat. It was unrequited, but they seemed to meet each other on a spiritual level and both benefited from the friendship. In an interview done by the director for the biography film “Jean Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child” Jeffrey Deitch, a close friend of Basquiat, said, “I’d never seen Andy so close with anyone, and I’d never seen Jean so close with anyone – these guys really loved each other”. Warhol and Basquiat worked together on many famous pieces such as “Monster Meat” (1984-85) and “Keep Frozen (General Electric)” (1985). Keith Haring was another famous artist Basquiat befriended during his career. Like Basquiat, Haring started as a graffiti artist using chalk and marker to draw simple doodles all over New York City, Haring also fought social injustices through his art just like Basquiat. Haring met Basquiat through mutual friends and soon, the two organized and participated in exhibitions together. Haring's work displays shapes and symbols, which appear simple, yet portray social commentary and imagery. Basquiat's work was