Bringing together tradition and contemporary culture, this Jean-Michel Basquiat Skateboard Triptych features a reproduction of Basquiat's work Exu (1988). This masterpiece called "Exu" is a breaktaking modern artwork which features the graffiti and cartoon-like styles of Basquiat, within a complex and intriguing artwork. One can see the title of the piece at the top of the design, with a plethora of eyes floating around a devil-like beast who is positioned centrally. It was created in 1988 when Basquiat was merely twenty and is an example of Basquiat's early canvas-based work. This piece was created using acrylic and crayons on canvas. The original masterpiece is privately owned.
This exclusive and limited edition set of three skate decks made in collaboration between The Skateroom and The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat mixes the energies of underground culture and legendary artists. The Skateroom is a platform for promoting, selling and producing art on skateboards that supports youth-empowering organizations. More details on Jean-Michel Basquiat – Skateboard Triptych "Exu" (198):
