Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) - "Trumpet" (1984)

Author: Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Title: Trumpet (1984)
Size: 28 x 36 cm
Fine art offset print made on thick 250g, high-quality paper. Displays a vivid and sharp image quality.
Copyright: Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.
Printed in Uk.
New to frame
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"Trumpet" (1984) is a vibrant and expressive work that reflects Basquiat's fascination with jazz music and his signature graffiti-influenced neo-expressionist style. The painting features textual elements and energetic symbols, heavily influenced by free jazz and musicians like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Basquiat often incorporated the names of jazz musicians into his works, and in "Trumpet", references to improvisational and chaotic music can be seen. The painting is part of a series where the artist explored African American identity and pop culture. He used bright colours, aggressive strokes, and fragmented words to create a sense of rhythm and movement.
Basquiat was passionate about jazz and often painted while listening to records by Miles Davis or Thelonious Monk. In some of his studio gatherings, he even invited musicians to play live while he worked on his paintings. This connection between music and painting is evident in "Trumpet", where the artist seems to translate sound into imagery.