The artwork, titled “Untitled,” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. This piece is associated with the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements and falls within the genres of graffiti and figurative art.
The artwork presents a vivid, raw energy characteristic of Basquiat’s distinctive style. Dominated by an aggressive use of color, the piece features bold, chaotic strokes and drips of paint that interweave and overlap each other across the canvas. Central to the composition is a face with simplistic yet striking features, outlined in bold reds and blues, which evokes a primal and almost tribal aesthetic. Surrounding this figure, the background is an amalgamation of various hues and textures, including shades of red, green, and yellow, creating a sense of depth and movement. The seemingly haphazard yet deliberate placement of lines and forms instills the artwork with a powerful dynamism, reflecting Basquiat’s commentary on identity, culture, and the human condition.
