The SAMO© co-creator reflects on Basquiat, graffiti history and why the project’s story has been misunderstood for decades.
The 1984 masterpiece leads the 20th and 21st Century Evening Sale with an estimate up to $9.7 million USD.
Making its auction debut, the painting is expected to sell for upwards of $10 million USD.
Crews spotted setting up around Tompkins Square Park.
“The mind and its complexity, its frenetic activity, were a driving force in his art.”
The painting leads Christie’s Hong Kong sale.
Dropping in January, 2025.
Stamping the artist’s “Warrior” and “Pez Dispenser” on classic denim styles and knitwear pieces.
All proceeds from the sale of record #1 out of the 50 produced will go towards youth arts education.
Presented in stainless steel in both black and white examples.
With designs inspired by some of his most notable paintings.
In 2021, Basquiat generated $439.6 million USD at auction.