Jean Michel Basquiat Estate Vintage 1992 Lithograph Print Large Framed Landmark Exhibition Poster " in Italian " 1983

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This John Michel Basquiat Estate rare vintage 1992 collector's lithograph print iconic large custom framed landmark exhibition poster " In … Read more This John Michel Basquiat Estate rare vintage 1992 collector's lithograph print iconic large custom framed landmark exhibition poster " In Italian " 1983, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The exhibition poster print is published by The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Printed in 1992 in an unnumbered limited edition on the occasion of the landmark retrospective exhibition. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Basquiat in 1983 titled " In Italian ", private collection, copyright 1992 The Estate of Jean Michel Basquiat. This exhibition is sponsored by AT&T, additional funding is provided by The National Committee of The Whitney Museum, Madonna, and MTV : Music Television, poster design : Nathan Garland.

This is a rare opportunity for true Basquiat fans and collectors, as this highly coveted image exhibition poster print is long out of print and very scarce to find This was the first major retrospective exhibition presented on a grand scale, after the untimely death of the artist. It is considered my many to be among one of the most rare, holy grails of Basquiat exhibition ephemera.

Jean Michel Basquiat ( 1960 - 1988 ) was born in Brooklyn New York in 1960. His early creative career was as the Street Graffiti artist nick named " Samo " in the late 1970''s on New York City's Lower East Side. By the early 1980's with the help of his friend Andy Warhol, Basquiat began to make his emotionally charged aesthetically arresting Neo-Expressionist paintings. In 1992 The Whitney Museum of Art held a major retrospective exhibition of the life works of this great American Contemporary painter and master of social commentary.

His work focused on suggestive dichotomies such as wealth vs poverty, integration vs segregation, and inner vs outer experience of the human condition. He appropriated poetry, drawing, painting, and married text and image with Abstraction and Figuration. Basquiat's works had strong social commentary and deeper truths about the individual and the power structures of racism, and criticism of colonialism and support for class struggles.

Basquiat's " In Italian " painted in 1983 is a bold fusion of color, text, and cultural symbolism that reflects his signature Neo-Expressionist style, while exploring complex themes of language and identity. The artwork is an aesthetic spectacle that confronts viewers with dialogues of race, power, and personal identity.

" In Italian " is not only a profoundly remarkable artwork but also a narrative about engaging in critical conversations about the illusive nature of the human condition and the world we inhabit. To this day, In Italian 1983, defies categorization, embodying Basquiat's insatiable curiosity while remaining an enigmatic masterpiece.

The large format rare out of print framed landmark exhibition poster print measures 26 1/4" W X 38 1/2" H X 1 1/8" D.

It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern satin eggshell finish black metal box style frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, very light signs of handling, and very light minor wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less