Jean-Michel Basquiat: Poetic Genius | Guy Hepner

Overview

"I am not a real person. I am a legend"

Jean-Michel Basquiat: Poetic Genius presents an exceptional selection of the artist's most celebrated prints, highlighting the enduring brilliance of his visual language. While Basquiat's paintings command much of the art world's attention, his editioned works carry the same urgency, intensity, and cultural resonance that define his practice. This exhibition brings together key examples such as Phooey and Flexible, alongside select pieces from the Figures portfolio, offering collectors and audiences alike the opportunity to encounter Basquiat's genius through his prints.

The exhibition underscores the poetic dimension of Basquiat's vision. His works were never just images; they were charged with rhythm and cadence, evoking the improvisational flow of jazz or the raw lyricism of spoken word. Prints like Phooey encapsulate this energy, where fractured figures and scattered text echo the tensions of identity and memory. Meanwhile, Flexible stands as a striking emblem of strength and resilience, distilling Basquiat's exploration of the human condition into one of his most recognized images.

Opens the evening of September 4th, 2025.

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