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Quote by Jean-Michel Basquiat

“If I'm away from painting for a week, I get bored.”

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Jean-Michel Basquiat was an influential American artist who emerged from the graffiti art scene in the 1980s. Known for his vibrant, often political imagery, Basquiat's work has been celebrated for its raw energy and innovative style. His collaborations with artists like Andy Warhol and his early death have contributed to his iconic status in the art world. more

“O! useful may it be to have shewn, that, though the vicious can sometimes pour affliction upon the good, their power is transient and their punishment certain; and that innocence, though oppressed by injustice, shall, supported by patience, finally triumph over misfortune!And, if the weak hand, that has recorded this tale, has, by its scenes, beguiled the mourner of one hour of sorrow, or, by its moral, taught him to sustain it—the effort, however humble, has not been vain, nor is the writer unrewarded.”

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“For every monarchy overthrown the sky becomes less brilliant, because it loses a star. A republic is ugliness set free.”

Stars Loses Sky Brilliant Republic Ugliness Monarchy

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Quote by Jean-Michel Basquiat

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