Jean-Michel Basquiat
Rinso
1982/2001
Edition of 85 · Frame included
About This Piece
Medium
Screenprint in colors on Saunders 410 Hot Press paper (or Lenox Museum Board)
Dimensions
50 × 50 × 2 1/2 in | 127 × 127 × 6.4 cm
This rare Jean-Michel Basquiat "Rinso" screenprint is a cornerstone of the 2001 Basquiat Estate Portfolio. Originally conceived in 1982, Rinso showcases Basquiat's mastery of Neo-Expressionism and his biting critique of American consumerism.
By appropriating the vintage "Rinso" detergent brand, Basquiat utilizes the visual language of advertising to explore themes of whitewashing and racial erasure. The juxtaposition of the corporate slogan with the artist's signature raw, skeletal figures creates a powerful dialogue on the commodification of identity.
Authenticated with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat and publisher stamps verso. Hand-signed by Gerard Basquiat, Administrator of the Estate, ensuring archival provenance. From the prestigious posthumous release, a must-have for serious Basquiat collectors.