The artwork, named “Boxer Rebellion,” is a piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat dated 1983. It is created using various mediums, including acrylic, charcoal, crayon, pastel, and pencil, and it is representative of the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements. The work, which is figurative in genre, belongs to “The Daros Suite of Thirty-Two Drawings” series and is housed in the Daros Collection in Zürich, Switzerland. The dimensions of the artwork are 57 x 76.5 cm.
“Boxer Rebellion” manifests Basquiat’s distinctive style, featuring a complex, layered composition filled with textual elements and evocative figures. The piece integrates dynamic lines, bold colors, and an array of marks to convey a turbulent energy. Text fragments such as “ER OK,” “SUGAR RAY ROBINSON,” and “JAPAN” intermingle with drawings of abstract figures, and anatomical sketches, creating a multifaceted narrative. The use of contrasting colors and overlapping textual and visual elements evoke a sense of disarray and confrontation, reflecting the tumultuous themes that Basquiat often explored in his work. This piece, rich in symbolism and layered meanings, exemplifies the raw, expressive nature of Basquiat’s contributions to contemporary art.
