Jean-Michel Basquiat Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist born in 1960. Renowned for his contribution to the 1980s street art movement, Basquiat gained recognition for his graffiti-style paintings that skillfully blended graffiti, abstract imagery, and expressive texts. Working primarily in New York City, he became a prominent figure in the art world due to his distinct artistic style and explorations of themes like racial identity, inequality, and socio-political issues. Despite his tragically short life, Basquiat left an indelible mark on the art world, inspiring future generations of artists with his raw talent, striking imagery, and unique artistic vision.

Since I was seventeen I thought I might be a star. I'd think

Since I was seventeen I thought I might be a star. I'd think about all my heroes, Charlie Parker, Jimi Hendrix... I had a romantic feeling about how these people became famous.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Famous

I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think abo

I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Art

I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody

I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Art

I had some money, I made the best paintings ever. I was comp

I had some money, I made the best paintings ever. I was completely reclusive, worked a lot, took a lot of drugs. I was awful to people.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Money