Jim Crow

"Jim Crow" is a powerful Neo-expressionism painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat from 1986 that confronts issues of racial segregation and identity. Created using crayon on wood, the work features bold, figurative imagery and raw, expressive strokes characteristic of Basquiat’s style. The artwork is a compelling commentary on social injustice, blending street art influences with a vigorous, layered technique. In October 2017, it sold for $17.7 million at Christie's in Paris, making it the most expensive Basquiat piece sold in France.