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Roxanne Lowit
Jean-Michel Basquiat II - Portrait in a Suit, Fine Art Photography, 1985

1985

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Black and white portrait of the young artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in a suit, sitting at a table, photographed by Roxanne Lowit in 1985. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. He got first recognition in the late 1970s as part of the graffiti duo SAMO, alongside Al Diaz, writing enigmatic epigrams all over Manhattan, particularly in the Lower East Side, where rap, punk, and street art fused into early hip-hop music culture. By the early 1980s, his paintings were being exhibited in galleries and museums internationally. He was close friends with the Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol. Roxanne Lowit created a series of black-and-white portraits of the young artist. This piece depicts him in a suit and tie. He is sitting at a desk, smoking a pipe; an old lamp and a computer are visible in the background. Daring poses, red lips, crooked smiles, and sex appeal characterize the photographic oeuvre of the late Roxanne Lowit. Catapulting us straight back into a decade of excess and ecstasy, her unfiltered lens into the 90s reveals more than ever. Uninterested in glossy façades, the star photographer captured the unseen without being voyeuristic. Eternalizing the prime of supermodel culture with Kate Moss and Naomie Campbell, enfant terribles of the art circus, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, or dictators of taste, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Lowit’s work embodies the Who's Who. Effortlessly glamorous, Lowit's visual language underlines carefree moments and encounters of the rich and famous. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the most successful galleries on the international art market and is responsible for the increasing importance of fine art photography. Representing only the most prestigious artists, our portfolio provides a substantial overview of the contemporary fine art scene for ten years and counting. PREISS FINE ARTS takes care of its exclusive collectors from all over the world in a highly professional and individual way, meeting the demands of people interested in art. Each artwork is handcrafted and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. We deliver worldwide and work with the best service providers regarding framing and delivery.
  • Creator:
    Roxanne Lowit (1942 - 2022, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU193228552

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