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Artworks
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Flexible , 1984/201624-color screenprint60 1/4 x 45 5/8 in
153 x 115.9 cmEdition of 85Copyright The ArtistJean-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.
