Jean-Michel Basquiat 1982

Andy Warhol's 1982 silkscreen portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a fellow artist, showcases Warhol's signature Pop Art style. The image is composed of bold black and white outlines of Basquiat’s face and hair, with a vibrant orange background and scattered, faded green and orange blotches. The piece exemplifies the artistic dialogue between Warhol and Basquiat, two prominent figures in the 1980s New York art scene. Warhol's use of silkscreen printing emphasizes Basquiat's iconic features and allows for a visually striking and instantly recognizable image.