Jean-Michel Basquiat
Phooey, 1982/2021
Screenprint
43 1/2 x 84 ins
110.49 x 213.36 cm
Phooey, based on a painting created in 1982, is a prime example of Basquiat’s signature collage technique with original drawings applied onto canvas and a unique balance of layering and...
Phooey, based on a painting created in 1982, is a prime example of Basquiat’s signature collage technique with original drawings applied onto canvas and a unique balance of layering and overpainting. Iconic representations of his signature crown and anatomical imagery along with the use of repeated and crossed out text and enigmatic references to strength and power make for a striking composition.