Jean-Michel Basquiat
Flexible , 1984/2016
24-color screenprint
60 1/4 x 45 5/8 in
153 x 115.9 cm
153 x 115.9 cm
Edition of 85
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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Flexible is a commanding and deeply symbolic work that exemplifies the artist’s exploration of identity, strength, and cultural heritage. Originally painted on a slatted wooden fence in 1984,...
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Flexible is a commanding and deeply symbolic work that exemplifies the artist’s exploration of identity, strength, and cultural heritage. Originally painted on a slatted wooden fence in 1984, the figure in Flexible - with elongated limbs and a crown-like halo - embodies both physical agility and spiritual resilience. Rendered in Basquiat’s signature gestural style and raw linework, the piece reflects his interest in African diasporic history and the representation of Black bodies in art.