Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Voice From the Streets and Beyond Jean-Michel Basquiat, a name synonymous with raw energy, social commentary, and an explosive collision of art forms, emerged from the vibrant, chaotic underbelly of 1970s New York City to become one of the most influential artists of his generation. Born in Brooklyn in 1960 to Haitian and Puerto Rican parents, Basquiat’s early life was marked by movement – a restless departure from home at fifteen, followed by years spent navigating the gritty streets of Manhattan, immersing himself in the burgeoning worlds of punk rock, hip-hop, and…