Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Life Painted in Rebellion and Brilliance Born in Brooklyn, New York City, in December 1960 to a Haitian father and Puerto Rican mother, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life was one of profound contrasts – a blend of privilege and struggle, artistic ambition and personal demons. His early years were marked by a close-knit family environment, fostering a love for music, literature, and the vibrant cultural landscape of Ha…