The art archive of Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Archive
The archive documnets and curates publicly available artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat. We find these artwork from verified sources including museums, exhibitions, and auction houses. We currently showcase 200+ artwork and will continue to add new ones over time.
Where to see works of Jean-Michel Basquiat?
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
New York
Whitney Museum of American Art
New York
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
Barcelona
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
OBJECTS
Basquiat Playing Cards
Los Angeles
CASETiFY x Jean-Michel Basquiat
Barcelona
Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure
New York
Untitled (Head) YP x Jean Michel Basquiat
New York
Jean-Michel Basquiat Framed Print
New York
Featured Blog
The story behind Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King, 1982
Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King was executed in 1982, during the turning point of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s career. 1982 was a pivotal year for Basquiat, as it marked his transition from the street culture to the fine art world. He also had his first solo show of his career, which earned a lot of accolades from the art community.
As you may tell by the title of the painting, it portrays his close friend, frequent collaborator, and fellow New York street graffiti artist A-One (Anthony Clarke), standing beside a chair, in front of a wall covered in graffiti tags. This is one of the two Basquiat paintings of the artist, with the other one being executed in 1985.