Jean-Michel Basquiat
Rome Pays Off, 1982/2004
Screenprint in colors on saunders paper
44 x 40 in
111.8 x 101.6 cm
111.8 x 101.6 cm
Edition of 85
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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Rome Pays Off is a dynamic and layered work that blends historical references with the artist’s signature raw energy and bold style. This piece features Basquiat’s iconic imagery...
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Rome Pays Off is a dynamic and layered work that blends historical references with the artist’s signature raw energy and bold style. This piece features Basquiat’s iconic imagery and cryptic text, alluding to the idea of power, empire, and the complexities of wealth and influence. Through its vibrant color palette and frenetic lines, Rome Pays Off challenges conventional narratives, making it an essential part of Basquiat’s exploration of history, race, and societal structures.