Gold Griot
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Date
- 1984
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
"Gold Griot" is a compelling figurative painting by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, created in 1984. Exhibiting characteristics of Neo-expressionism, the work combines raw oil paints with expressive brushstrokes on a wood panel, showcasing Basquiat's distinctive style. The piece, which depicts a griot—a West African storyteller—sold for $45.3 million at Phillips in 2018, exemplifies his ability to blend cultural symbolism with bold, dynamic imagery, a hallmark of his Neo-expressionist approach.
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