The Guilt of Gold Teeth
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Date
- 1982
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
"The Guilt of Gold Teeth is a powerful figurative painting by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat created in 1982, exemplifying Neo-expressionism. The artwork features vibrant Acrylic and Crayon on Canvas, capturing the raw, emotional intensity characteristic of Basquiat's style. It depicts Baron Samedi, a Haitian Vodou spirit, rendered with bold, spontaneous brushstrokes and symbolic imagery. The painting's originality and cultural depth contributed to its record-breaking sale of $40 million at Christie's in November 2021, cementing its significance in contemporary art."
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