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Valentino Foundation Debuts First Rome Exhibition Celebrating Red Through Art and Fashion

Fondazione Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti staged their first exhibition at PM23 in Rome, showcasing “Horizons/Red,” an exploration of Valentino’s iconic red through art and archival pieces.

Basquiat’s Art Broke Through the Canvas—His Music Blew Out the Speakers

Before he became a legend in the art world, Jean-Michel Basquiat was making avant-garde noise in a No Wave band called Gray.

A Crown for the Unseen

Basquiat’s three-point crown wasn’t just a signature—it was a coronation of the overlooked and underestimated.

How Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring Forged a Friendship While Protesting the Killing of Michael Stewart – VANITY FAIR

Featured in Vanity Fair, this excerpt shows how Basquiat and Haring connected through protests over Michael Stewart’s death.

The African Soul That Powered Basquiat’s Art

Basquiat’s work carries the rhythm, memory, and spiritual codes of African heritage—alive in every line and layer.

Inside Basquiat’s Mind: A Journey Through Sketch, Sound, and Soul

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s groundbreaking artistry takes center stage at Behind the Canvas Series 1, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

“Where the Ferris Wheel Is by Basquiat and the Carousel by Keith Haring” – The New York Times

In 1987, Basquiat built a Ferris wheel for a surreal art carnival that vanished for decades—now, Luna Luna brought it back to turn once more.

Basquiat Meets The Weeknd: A Cover Story in Ink and Sound

A 1977 drawing by Jean-Michel Basquiat now appears on the special collector’s edition of Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd.

Basquiat’s Visual Vocabulary: Symbols That Cut Through Noise

Basquiat layered his work with codes, symbols, and language that invite interpretation. Each line, word, and shape carries cultural weight and historical memory.

The Sounds That Inspired Basquiat

Curated by NTS Radio, this 45-minute mix brings together the music that moved through Jean-Michel Basquiat’s world.

Basquiat’s Legacy Lives On: Paris Dedicates Plaza to Iconic Artist

Paris pays tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat with a public square bearing his name, celebrating his legacy as a groundbreaking American artist and cultural icon.

Basquiat Joins Brooklyn’s Celebrity Path in Central Arts Celebration

Jean-Michel Basquiat was honored with a commemorative paver on Brooklyn’s Celebrity Path during the Central Brooklyn Arts & Culture Weekend, recognizing his enduring impact alongside fellow honoree Fabolous.

The Defining Years: Notes On Five Key WorkS, BY Fred Hoffman

In this essay, Fred Hoffman explores five key works that shaped Jean-Michel Basquiat’s early rise and bold visual language, marking him as a singular force in contemporary art.

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