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Jean-Michel Basquiat - VCD - Pez Dispenser - Figurine

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Medicom Toy
$200.00
Color
Black
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Description

Introducing the latest addition to Medicom Toy’s collection, Musart proudly presents the VCD Jean-Michel Basquiat Dinosaur figurine. As the vanguard of the underground movement in 1980s New York, Basquiat’s artistic influence continues to shape contemporary culture in profound ways. His paintings and drawings, renowned for their social commentary, possess an enduring resonance.

One of Basquiat’s notable works from 1984, “Pez Dispenser,” has been brought to life in this vinyl collectible doll (VCD) standing at an impressive height of 25 cm. This meticulously crafted figurine faithfully captures the essence of the black, red, and white dinosaur, while also incorporating Basquiat’s signature touch: the iconic crown.

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

The dinosaur holds a prominent place in Basquiat’s artistic repertoire, appearing repeatedly throughout his works. This prehistoric creature has been interpreted as a representation of both power and authority, while also serving as a homage to Basquiat’s fascination with science and natural history.

In addition to the dinosaur motif, the title of one of Basquiat’s pieces, “Pez Dispenser,” offers further insight into his creative intentions. This title alludes to the Austrian confectionary company Pez, known for their candy dispensers shaped like famous characters from popular culture. By incorporating recognizable imagery and referencing Pez, Basquiat skillfully directs attention to the profound influence of consumer culture in 1980s America.

Technical Specifications

- Part of a limited edition set
- Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale vinyl figure
- Height (approx.): 25 cm | 9.8"
- PVC Plastic

Basquiat

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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