
Jean Michel Basquiat
Students focused on elements of Basquiat’s life such as jazz music, list making, and tagging. The energy and symbolism in this installation are typical of Basquiat’s work.
Inspiration: Jean Michel Basquiat
Nationality: American
Born: December 22, 1960; Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Died: August 12, 1988; Manhattan, New York City, United States
Movement: Neo-Expressionism, Street Art
Class work: Students wrapped lamp posts in ceramics, painted the bases and sculpted rats to create the gritty streets of New York City, which inspired the work of painter, Jean Michel Basquiat. At the beginning of the project students studied articles, documentaries, music and more to understand Jean Michel Basquiat’s work.
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