
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Odours of Punt, 1983/2024
Screenprint
42 x 84 in
106.7 x 213.4 cm
106.7 x 213.4 cm
Edition of 60
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Odours of Punt, a posthumous estate screenprint, captures the raw energy and layered symbolism that define his iconic visual language. Originally painted in 1983 and released as a...
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Odours of Punt, a posthumous estate screenprint, captures the raw energy and layered symbolism that define his iconic visual language. Originally painted in 1983 and released as a print by the estate, the work features bold text, anatomical references, and fragmented imagery drawn from history, African culture, and the artist’s own imagination. The title alludes to the ancient Egyptian land of Punt, evoking themes of trade, colonialism, and cultural memory. Odours of Punt exemplifies Basquiat’s ability to merge the personal and political into a dynamic, thought-provoking composition that remains powerfully relevant today.