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Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983: Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

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1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

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Plastic

"ALL WAR IS IN BAD TASTE"
"ALL WAR IS IN BAD TASTE"

"ALL WAR IS IN BAD TASTE"

By Al Diaz

Located in North Adams, MA

performances, including Basquiat’s historic 1983 record, “Beat Bop,” (considered to be one of the earliest hip

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IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR IF WE JUST IGNORE IT
IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR IF WE JUST IGNORE IT

IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR IF WE JUST IGNORE IT

By Al Diaz

Located in North Adams, MA

musical recordings and performances, including Basquiat’s historic 1983 record, “Beat Bop,” (considered to

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Basquiat Downtown 81 film poster
Basquiat Downtown 81 film poster

Basquiat Downtown 81 film poster

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

) Related categories SAMO. Keith Haring. Street Art. Boom For real. Basquiat Beat Bop. Basquiat Gray

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Rammellzee vs. K-Rob Beat Bop LP
Rammellzee vs. K-Rob Beat Bop LP

Jean-Michel BasquiatRammellzee vs. K-Rob Beat Bop LP, 1983

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H 19.02 in W 17.01 in D 4.02 in

Rammellzee vs. K-Rob Beat Bop LP

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Tokyo, 13

LOT: 20240206N01 Jean-Michel Basquiat; Rammellzee, K-Rob [Beat Bop TT001] 45 rpm vinyl record

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1980s More Art

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Offset

Beat Bop
Beat Bop

Beat Bop

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat Vinyl Record Art, Beat Bop, 2001 Offset lithograph on record sleeve; 12

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Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record Special edition white vinyl pressing published circa

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record. Special edition White vinyl pressing published circa

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record. New and sealed in its original packaging. Special

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Album Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record. New and sealed in its original packaging. Special

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat Vinyl Record Art 2001 2nd pressing released in limited quantity. Beat-Bop, is

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record,
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record,

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record,

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary special release of Basquiat's well-chronicled Beat Bop vinyl record containing the

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

Basquiat The Offs 1984
Basquiat The Offs 1984

Basquiat The Offs 1984

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

- including the famous Beat Bop Record; along with Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, Raymond Pettibon

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Offset

Basquiat The Offs 1984 (sealed original pressing)
Basquiat The Offs 1984 (sealed original pressing)

Basquiat The Offs 1984 (sealed original pressing)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat - including the famous Basquiat Beat Bop Record; along with Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Keith

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Basquiat Downtown 81 Vinyl Soundtrack (SAMO)
Basquiat Downtown 81 Vinyl Soundtrack (SAMO)

Basquiat Downtown 81 Vinyl Soundtrack (SAMO)

Located in NEW YORK, NY

legendary Rammellzee Vs. K-Rob's "Beat Bop" (which was produced by Basquiat), one of old school rap's

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Jean-Michel Basquiat photograph 1979 (Samo, young Basquiat)
Jean-Michel Basquiat photograph 1979 (Samo, young Basquiat)

Jean-Michel Basquiat photograph 1979 (Samo, young Basquiat)

By Nicholas Taylor

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat. Beat Bop. Downtown 81. Samo. Keith Haring. Andy Warhol. Photograph of Basquiat. Basquiat Gray.

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20th Century Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Basquiat The Offs 1984
Basquiat The Offs 1984

Basquiat The Offs 1984

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat - including the famous Basquiat Beat Bop Record; along with Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Keith

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Basquiat The Offs 1984
Basquiat The Offs 1984

Basquiat The Offs 1984

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

collectibles from Basquiat - including the famous Basquiat Beat Bop Record; along with Andy Warhol, Damien

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Offset

Beat Bop
Beat Bop

Beat Bop

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat Vinyl Record Art, Beat Bop, 2001 Offset lithograph on record sleeve; 12

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop
Basquiat Beat Bop

Basquiat Beat Bop

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

After Jean Michel Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record featuring off-set cover & record label art by

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Offset

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983: Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Plastic

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record 30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl

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Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl record (1983), featuring Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983: Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

Category

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Plastic

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983 Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

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Vinyl

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983 Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean Michel Basquiat (see

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1980s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean Michel Basquiat (see

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Mixed Media

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean Michel Basquiat (see

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Mixed Media

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat 1983 Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Beat Bop 1983 Original Beat Bop Vinyl Record, 1983 with music produced & arranged by Jean

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1980s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Record Art: 2001 2nd pressing released in limited quantity. Beat-Bop, is a 10-minute

Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record
Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

Basquiat Beat Bop Vinyl Record

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Record Art: 2001 2nd pressing released in limited quantity. Beat-Bop, is a 10-minute

Category

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl record (1983), featuring Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl record (1983), featuring Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl record (1983), featuring Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art
Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

Basquiat Beat Bop Record Art

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

30th anniversary pressing of Basquiat's historic Beat Bop vinyl record (1983), featuring Jean

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

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Offset

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By Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Keith Haring Into 84 poster (vintage Keith Haring)

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Keith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring)

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By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Jean-Michel Basquiat Gagosian gallery Los Angeles 1986 (exhibition poster)

Jean-Michel Basquiat Gagosian gallery Los Angeles 1986 (exhibition poster)

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Gagosian Gallery 1986: Original 1980’s Basquiat exhibition poster, published on the occasion of: Jean-Michel Basquiat at Larry Gagosian Gallery, 510 North Robert...

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Warhol Basquiat Boxing advertisement 1985 (Warhol Basquiat boxing 1985)
Warhol Basquiat Boxing advertisement 1985 (Warhol Basquiat boxing 1985)

Warhol Basquiat Boxing advertisement 1985 (Warhol Basquiat boxing 1985)

By Michael Halsband

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Art: Area ad featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring & Andy Warhol

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Basquiat Skate Deck 2021 (Basquiat skateboard deck)
Basquiat Skate Deck 2021 (Basquiat skateboard deck)

Basquiat Skate Deck 2021 (Basquiat skateboard deck)

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New York Beat: Jean-Michel Basquiat Downtown 81 (Inscribed by Glenn O’Brien)

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Jean-Michel Basquiat The New York Times Magazine, 1985

Jean-Michel Basquiat The New York Times Magazine, 1985

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Basquiat Downtown 81 film poster (Basquiat movie)

Basquiat Downtown 81 film poster (Basquiat movie)

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Beat Bop For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact beat bop you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Pop Art examples as well as a Contemporary version. Adding a beat bop to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, red, gray and more. A beat bop from after Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jean-Michel Basquiat — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in offset print, lithograph and screen print can add an especially memorable touch. If space is limited, you can find a small beat bop measuring 12 high and 12 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 24 across to better suit those in the market for a large beat bop.

How Much is a Beat Bop?

The average selling price for a beat bop we offer is $325, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Pop Art Art

Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.

ORIGINS OF POP ART

CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

POP ARTISTS TO KNOW

ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS

The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.

Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.

Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.

Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.

Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.

Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.

Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.