The artwork titled “Red Man” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. This piece, measuring 204.5 x 210.8 cm, belongs to the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements and is categorized under the genre of figurative art. It is currently housed in the Annina Nosei Gallery in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a vividly colored and energetically outlined figure of a man, rendered in an aggressive combination of red, black, and yellow hues, standing with an arm raised. Surrounding the central figure, the canvas is adorned with a series of chaotic, graffiti-like elements including sketched airplanes, vehicles, and abstract symbols. There are also fragmented texts such as “BOAR” and a prominently featured crown, a recurring motif in Basquiat’s work. The background is a stark contrast of muted earth tones and sporadic patches of color, contributing to the overall intensity and dynamic composition of the piece. The energetic, raw brushstrokes and the overlapping layers of imagery exemplify Basquiat’s unique approach and contribution to the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements.
