Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the most iconic artists of the twentieth century and one of the most important exponents of American neo-expressionism and graffiti, managing to bring, together with Keith Haring, this movement from metropolitan streets to art galleries.
His works bring together texts, images and abstraction, becoming symbols of an era and transmitting important themes of criticism of contemporary society.
His art has had a strong impact on pop culture by fascinating and mixing with the fashion system. The most distinctive images of his works, such as the crown and the dinosaur, have appeared on Coach’s collection of bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Saint Laurent has created a series of items with the artist’s graphics, from clothing to accessories such as iPhone cases and skateboard decks.