Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Engadin: A Dialogue Between New York and Switzerland
Engadin at Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz showcases Jean-Michel Basquiat’s fascination with the Alpine lifestyle, including his enjoyment of cross-country skiing and local agricultural shows. His time in Switzerland, which included fifteen visits, provided a stark contrast to his life in New York. The exhibition delves Basquiat’s unique relationship with the Swiss Alps, which began […]
Basquiat’s Iconic 1982 Work Set for Christie’s Evening Sale
With an estimated value between $20 million and $30 million, a standout 1982 work on paper by Jean-Michel Basquiat will be featured at Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale. The piece portrays a classic Basquiat figure adorned with a laurel wreath. The consignor is Peter Brant, one of Basquiat’s major collectors. This large untitled piece, held […]
H&M x Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Tribute
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate is collaborating with H&M on a new collection, reflecting a trend in fashion of integrating 20th-century painters’ works into everyday apparel. Inspired by jazz, the collection honors Basquiat’s legacy by addressing his themes and motifs, sparking discussions in contemporary society. H&M has a history of collaborations with designers since 2004, but their […]
Phillips’s Evening Auction Sets New Records in New York
Phillips’s evening auction of Modern and Contemporary Art in New York garnered $86.3 million with fees, exceeding last year’s May auction results. Two Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings were the popular lots: “Untitled (ELMAR)” (1982) sold for $46.4 million, while “Untitled (Portrait of a Famous Ballplayer)” (1981) sold for $7.8 million. Out of 30 lots, two were […]
