Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was a groundbreaking American artist who rose from the streets of New York to global acclaim in the early 1980s. Beginning as a graffiti artist under the name SAMO, Basquiat brought a raw, powerful visual language to the art world.
His work challenges racial injustice, class power, and the commodification of Black culture, often blending elements of jazz, African heritage, and anatomical imagery.
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This skateboard deck comes ready to hang with simple mounting hardware and is part of an open edition. The board features a screen-printed signature on the verso.
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A portion of every sale is contributed to social impact initiatives that make a difference in communities worldwide. Since 2014, over 40 projects to empower at-risk youth, build new skateparks, and support education programs have benefited from more than $1,700,000 in impact.
