Jean-Michel Basquiat - Skull - Triptych Skate Decks (Set of 3)

Name: Jean-Michel Basquiat - Skull - Triptych Skate Decks (Set of 3)
Brand: Basquiat
SKU: DS-RPO-BSQ20K-SKL-K1
Price: 550 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Multi

Description

Introducing a remarkable set of skateboard decks that seamlessly blend functionality and artistic expression. These decks serve a dual purpose - they can be used for skating or proudly displayed as captivating wall art. Crafted with utmost care, each board is constructed using high-quality recycled maple wood, ensuring durability and sustainability.

This set includes three interconnected boards, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat's iconic skull artwork created in 1981. The skull motif holds deep significance within Basquiat's body of work and serves as a powerful symbol of his identity as a Black artist in America. Inspired by African masks, the gestural paintings of skulls reflect both his cultural heritage and his exploration of the Vodou religion, which holds rich symbolism associated with skulls.

By owning this set of skateboard decks, you not only acquire functional pieces for skateboarding but also embrace the profound artistry of Basquiat. Each board showcases his unique style and artistic vision, allowing you to appreciate his legacy in a tangible and dynamic way.

Constructed with recycled maple wood, these skateboard decks offer exceptional performance and durability, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced skaters. Whether you choose to ride them or display them as art, these boards are sure to captivate attention with Basquiat's striking skull artwork.

Celebrate the creativity and cultural significance of Basquiat's work with this extraordinary set of skateboard decks. Embrace the fusion of art and sport, and honor the legacy of one of the most influential artists of our time.

Untitled, 1981

Licensed by Artestar, New York

Details

7-ply of 100% North American Maple, bonded with Epoxy Resin
Stronger than the industry standard 7-ply construction
Longer deck life, holds “pop” longer
Individually pressed to ensure every deck is exactly the same
Every deck is held in a climate-controlled curing room to ensure no warpage
Graphics utilize the multi-media aspects in the artwork, with both single level and raised ink areas
Every deck made contributes towards the National Forest Foundation tree planting program
Each board measures 8x31.6 in. (20.3x80.3 cm)

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Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the best known artists of his generation and is widely considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His career in art spanned the late 1970s through the 1980s until his death in 1988, at the age of 27. Basquiat works are edgy and raw, and through a bold sense of color and composition, he maintains a fine balance between seemingly contradictory forces such as control and spontaneity, menace and wit, urban imagery and primitivism. The Basquiat brand embodies the values and aspirations of young, international urban culture.
The conjunction of various media is an integral element of Basquiat's art. His paintings are typically covered with text and codes of all kinds: words, letters, numerals, pictograms, logos, map symbols, diagrams and more, and featured multi-panel paintings and individual canvases with exposed stretcher bars, the surface dense with writing, collage and imagery.
Photo Credits: Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1982 - Andy Warhol © The Andy Warhol Foundation

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