
Jean-Michel Basquiat in Barcelona
Jean-Michel Basquiat in Barcelona
<p><strong>A Powerful Voice in the Art World</strong></p><p>Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the most celebrated figures in the art world. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1960 to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father, Basquiat's mixed heritage, personal experiences, and raw talent shaped his unique artistic practice that would eventually redefine the boundaries of contemporary art.</p>
From SAMO to Basquiat: The Early Years
Basquiat began his creative journey in the late 1970s as a graffiti artist, tagging buildings in New York with cryptic messages under the pseudonym SAMO (short for "Same Old Shit"), alongside fellow street artist Al Diaz.
The East Village Scene and Street Art
Basquiat's involvement in the vibrant East Village scene placed him at the heart of a burgeoning art movement.

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Recensioni
Informazioni pratiche
Orari di apertura
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 19:00
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00
Durata
Approximately 90 minutes.
Sede
Carrer de Montcada 25, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Contatti
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Audioguida
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Recensioni dei media
“I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.”












