Phooey
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982/2021
Medium: Screenprint
Size: Size: 43.3 x 84.6 inches
Edition of 60
Stamped and signed by The Basquiat Estate
Originating from Jean-Michel Basquiat’s landmark 1982 imagery, Phooey (1982/2021) is a screenprint measuring 43.3 × 84.6 inches, published in a limited edition of 60. The work captures the artist’s expressive visual language and pivotal contribution to Neo-Expressionism, translating an iconic composition into a museum-quality print. Stamped and signed by the Basquiat Estate, it offers exceptional authenticity, distinguished provenance, and enduring appeal for serious collectors.
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Phooey is a compelling work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that reflects his instinctive ability to merge text, symbols, and expressive mark-making into a powerful visual language. The image originates from Basquiat’s studio practice rather than a street graffiti mural. Although he first gained recognition as SAMO on the streets of New York in the late 1970s, Phooey belongs to the period when he had transitioned into the international gallery scene, where canvas and printmaking became his primary mediums.
Created during Basquiat’s most influential years, Phooey captures his fascination with language, cultural identity, and the tension between chaos and control. The playful title contrasts with layered imagery that invites multiple interpretations, reflecting themes of resilience, social commentary, and the value of overlooked voices. Basquiat’s energetic lines and handwritten text remain unmistakable, reinforcing the immediacy that defines his work.
Collectors regard Phooey as a desirable Basquiat edition because of its limited availability, strong visual identity, and direct connection to the artist’s celebrated vocabulary of symbols. Works from this period continue to command sustained international demand and museum-level recognition.
At ArtLife Gallery, we consider Phooey an excellent representation of Basquiat’s mature style. Closely related to Untitled, Hollywood Africans, Charles the First, and the Super Hero Portfolio, it demonstrates why Basquiat remains one of the most influential figures in post-war and contemporary art.
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Phooey
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982/2021
Medium: Screenprint
Size: Size: 43.3 x 84.6 inches
Edition of 60
Originating from Jean-Michel Basquiat’s landmark 1982 imagery, Phooey (1982/2021) is a screenprint measuring 43.3 × 84.6 inches, published in a limited edition of 60. The work captures the artist’s expressive visual language and pivotal contribution to Neo-Expressionism, translating an iconic composition into a museum-quality print. Stamped and signed by the Basquiat Estate, it offers exceptional authenticity, distinguished provenance, and enduring appeal for serious collectors.
Phooey is a compelling work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that reflects his instinctive ability to merge text, symbols, and expressive mark-making into a powerful visual language. The image originates from Basquiat’s studio practice rather than a street graffiti mural. Although he first gained recognition as SAMO on the streets of New York in the late 1970s, Phooey belongs to the period when he had transitioned into the international gallery scene, where canvas and printmaking became his primary mediums.
Created during Basquiat’s most influential years, Phooey captures his fascination with language, cultural identity, and the tension between chaos and control. The playful title contrasts with layered imagery that invites multiple interpretations, reflecting themes of resilience, social commentary, and the value of overlooked voices. Basquiat’s energetic lines and handwritten text remain unmistakable, reinforcing the immediacy that defines his work.
Collectors regard Phooey as a desirable Basquiat edition because of its limited availability, strong visual identity, and direct connection to the artist’s celebrated vocabulary of symbols. Works from this period continue to command sustained international demand and museum-level recognition.
At ArtLife Gallery, we consider Phooey an excellent representation of Basquiat’s mature style. Closely related to Untitled, Hollywood Africans, Charles the First, and the Super Hero Portfolio, it demonstrates why Basquiat remains one of the most influential figures in post-war and contemporary art.