Irony of the Negro Policeman | 50% Off
This is a 1/1 sample we made for an exhibition, needing a new home. It is in perfect condition, as though you are buying it new, but is only available at the discounted price in this size & colour configuration.
Click here if you would like to purchase it in a different configuration, at the standard retail price.
About The Artwork
Painted in 1981 this artwork is a sharp critique on members of Basquiat's own race. By depicting a Negro policeman, he is making a conscious effort to show how African-Americans are controlled by the white majority in America. Basquiat found it utterly ironic that any African-American would be a policeman, working to enforce rules that were meant to enslave themselves.
About Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat burst onto the New York art scene in the late 1970s and gained international fame before his untimely death at the age of 27. His works, often characterised by their focus on dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty and integration versus segregation, remain highly influential and continue to fetch astronomical prices at auctions.
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Why Shop With Pixalot
For years, Pixalot has been a trusted provider of high-quality wall art in South Africa. Customers value our uncompromising commitment to quality, expert customer service, and the ease of receiving meticulously crafted artwork delivered right to their doors, ready to hang. With Pixalot, you aren't just buying wall art; you're investing in a work that enhances your living environment.
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Irony of the Negro Policeman | 50% Off
This is a 1/1 sample we made for an exhibition, needing a new home. It is in perfect condition, as though you are buying it new, but is only available at the discounted price in this size & colour configuration.
Click here if you would like to purchase it in a different configuration, at the standard retail price.
About The Artwork
Painted in 1981 this artwork is a sharp critique on members of Basquiat's own race. By depicting a Negro policeman, he is making a conscious effort to show how African-Americans are controlled by the white majority in America. Basquiat found it utterly ironic that any African-American would be a policeman, working to enforce rules that were meant to enslave themselves.
About Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat burst onto the New York art scene in the late 1970s and gained international fame before his untimely death at the age of 27. His works, often characterised by their focus on dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty and integration versus segregation, remain highly influential and continue to fetch astronomical prices at auctions.
Shop More Art By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Explore more prints of artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat here
Why Shop With Pixalot
For years, Pixalot has been a trusted provider of high-quality wall art in South Africa. Customers value our uncompromising commitment to quality, expert customer service, and the ease of receiving meticulously crafted artwork delivered right to their doors, ready to hang. With Pixalot, you aren't just buying wall art; you're investing in a work that enhances your living environment.
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