The following is a list of significant artworks by the American artist

Jean-Michel Basquiat Jean-Michel Basquiat (; December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of the graffiti duo SAMO, alongside Al ...

(1960–1988), who played a historic role in the rise of

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and

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. During his short yet productive career, Basquiat created more than 600 paintings and 1,500 drawings. He started creating sculptures and mixed media works in 1979. In 1980, he abandoned his

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SAMO Samo (–) founded the first recorded political union of Slavic tribes, known as Samo's Empire (''realm'', ''kingdom'', or ''tribal union''), stretching from Silesia to present-day Slovakia, ruling from 623 until his death in 658. According to ...

and focused on his career as a painter. The first painting he sold, ''

Cadillac Moon ''Cadillac Moon'' is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. It is notable for being the first purchased Basquiat painting; bought by singer Debbie Harry for $200. History The urban landscape was a recurring theme ...

'' (1981), was purchased by singer

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for $200 in 1981. The top three Basquiat paintings at auction all date to 1982, which is considered his most valuable year. At a

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auction in 2017, ''

Untitled Untitled or (Untitled) may refer to: Artworks * '' Untitled (2004)'', by Banksy * ''Untitled'' (1982 painting), by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat * ''Untitled'' (Devil), a 1982 painting by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat * ''Untitled ...

'' (1982), sold for $110.5 million, becoming one of the most expensive paintings ever purchased and setting a new record high for an American artist at auction. From 1984 to 1985, Basquiat and American pop artist

Andy Warhol Andy Warhol (; born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationsh ...

merged their contrasting painting methods to create a series of collaborative artworks.

Paintings and drawings

Collaborations with Andy Warhol

Collaborations with Andy Warhol and Francesco Clemente

Notes

References

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