Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Voice From the Streets Born in New York City in 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 27, yet his impact on the art world remains profound. He emerged from the vibrant and rebellious crucible of the late 1970s and early 1980s New York City – a period defined by burgeoning street art, punk rock energy, and a growing awareness of social injustice. His work wasn’t simply painting; it was an urgent, raw expression of experience, grappling with themes of race, class, power, and identity. Basquiat's early career began not in formal studio…