The Jean-Michel Basquiat Revival of 2022

In the background of Beyoncé and Jay Z‘s About Love, you can easily identify the painting lining their wall as a quintessential work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, ‘Equal Pi.’ With expressive lines, freeform typography, bold colors and the coveted crown motif, there’s no mistaking the individual hand of Basquiat. But while the About Love video was an important moment in showcasing the deceased artist, it looks like 2022 will be full of Basquiat-centered content. Directed by Julius Onah, who has previously worked with the likes of Spike Lee and J.J. Abrams, Samo Lives, a biopic about the life and work of… Read Full Article