About The Work
Basquiat’s crown is a symbol that often appears in his artwork and has become synonymous with his work. The first crown appeared in Red Kings (1981), and through all later presences of the crown in his work Basquiat depicted Black men as saints and kings. Through the crown symbol, the artist recognizes the power of his influences and heroes, depicting them and himself as kings.
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About Jean-Michel Basquiat
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About The Work
Basquiat’s crown is a symbol that often appears in his artwork and has become synonymous with his work. The first crown appeared in Red Kings (1981), and through all later presences of the crown in his work Basquiat depicted Black men as saints and kings. Through the crown symbol, the artist recognizes the power of his influences and heroes, depicting them and himself as kings.
Courtesy of Rome Pays Off
About Jean-Michel Basquiat
From The Magazine
- Interviews & Features: Christina Burns of Rome Pays Off tells us about the company's new Tom Wesselmann apparel, stationery, puzzles, and bags
- Interviews & Features: Ten Great Choices by Ten Great Tastemakers
- News & Events: Living Under a Rock? Need-to-Know Art News for the Week of June 22nd, 2018
- Art 101: How Duchamp, Kusama, & Basquait Take Selfies: 27 Contemporary Self-Portraits
- News & Events: Ho Ho Ho: 12 Holiday Gifts for Art Lovers
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