The Latest Breaking News from JeanMichel Basquiat

Aboudia blindsides market experts as bestselling artist of 2022

Artist from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, sold 75 artworks in auction, topping Damien Hirst’s 73

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme

A central Florida art museum that was raided last year by the FBI over an exhibit of what turned out to be forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings has sued its former executive director and others, claiming they were part of a scheme to profit from the sale of the fake artwork

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Florida museum chief tried to make millions from exhibition of fake Basquiat art, lawsuit claims

Aaron De Groft hoped to pocket commissions from auction of the works at show he arranged that was revealed to be a scam

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023

‘There were no rules down here’: New York resurrects popular skate park

The Brooklyn Banks, known for being a ‘melting pot’ of skaters, bikers and artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, were closed off over a decade ago – until now

The Guardian - US · May 28, 2023

New Glasgow pub inspired by iconic New York artist set to open doors

Fanatics of renowned New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be jumping for joy as a bar opening up on Kent Road will be dedicated to the iconic man and his work.

Glasgow Live · May 18, 2023

Halim Flowers, from US prison cell to Paris art show

Wrongfully incarcerated as a teenager, Halim Flowers, now 42, fought for his release, which as finally granted in 2019. He has now found new life as an artist. An exhibition of his paintings has just opened in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2023

US artist went from prison cell to Paris show

PARIS: Aged 16, Halim Flowers was arrested in the United States, tried as an adult then jailed for murder. Now aged 42, he is a prolific artist, poet and writer exhibiting in Paris.

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2023

London street artist Pegasus paints Coronation tribute in Highbury and Islington

The artist drew on the Sex Pistols, Basquiat and Eighties and Nineties pop art for inspiration

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Uniqlo launches new tees for peace

Last June, Uniqlo launched its Peace For All project involving well-known figures each of whom designed a UT T-shirt that embodies their individual call for peace.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2023

Two Basquiat exhibitions in Paris shine light on art superstar

American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat is the subject of two major exhibitions in Paris this spring, one focusing on music, the other on his collaboration with Andy Warhol.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023