Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 135:
Description
35*27 cm
Medium: Mixed media on paperSignature: Jean-Michel Basquiat (lower right)Date: 1982Context: Executed during the peak of Basquiat’s career in the 1980s, this work employs a raw, direct artistic vocabulary to challenge the narratives of Western art history, weaving African-American history, street culture and personal experience into its composition. The phrase "ALL COLORED CAST" directly references racial stereotypes of people of colour in Hollywood cinema, while "IMPERIAL-" alludes to the oppression of colonialism and power structures. More than an expression of Basquiat’s personal identity, the piece delivers a profound critique of race, history and cultural hegemony.Collector’s stamp on the verso.
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