Inside the mind of Basquiat: why his contemporary artwork sells for millions
Jean-Michel Basquiat worked for barely eight years before he died in 1988, yet his paintings now sell for tens of millions of pounds. This guide looks at the graffiti-to-gallery career behind the market, the verified £84 million Sotheby’s sale that still defines it, and the forgery scandal that shows exactly what buyers are paying for when they buy the real thing.
2026-08-18
Inside the pop art market: what collectors look for in Warhol, Haring, and Basquiat
Pop art 101 offers beginners a comprehensive roadmap to collecting works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. This essential guide explains the movement’s origins and characteristics, profiles each artist’s career and auction records, provides practical advice on authentication, provenance and condition reports, discusses budget planning across entry levels and identifies trusted sources for purchasing verified pop art in the current market.
