Head

"Head," an iconic Neo-expressionism painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat from 1982, exemplifies his raw, emotionally charged Figurative style. The artwork depicts a skull, capturing themes of identity and mortality with bold lines and vivid colors. As one of the most expensive paintings ever sold, it highlights Basquiat's significant impact on contemporary art. In May 2017, it fetched $110.5 million at Sotheby's, setting a record for an American artist at auction until surpassed by Warhol’s Shot Marilyns in 2022.