Jean-Michel Basquiat scattered this three-point crown across canvases, notebooks, and New York City walls. For him, the crown was a way of naming kings—Black jazz musicians, athletes, heroes, and himself—within a visual language of power and respect. Rendered here in yellow enamel with black nickel plating, it's a subtle piece of art history that speaks volumes.
- Nickel-plated brass, enamel
- 0.75 x 0.56 inches
Offered on the occasion of the exhibition You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond, on view October 2, 2026 - April 4, 2027.
