Basquiat-Style Skull Head – Neo-Expressionist Print
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Basquiat-Style Skull Head – Neo-Expressionist Print
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Description
Few images in modern art carry the raw voltage of Jean-Michel Basquiat's skull motif — a recurring icon from the early 1980s New York underground that fused graffiti energy, neo-expressionist brushwork, and a fearless critique of race, identity, and power. This canvas wall art captures that same electrifying visual language: a deconstructed skull rendered in slashing reds, cobalts, golds, and black, crown-like marks bristling across the top, hollow eyes burning outward against a pitch-dark field.
Basquiat rose from the streets of Brooklyn and the SAMO© tags of Lower Manhattan to the walls of galleries and the collections of the world's most serious art institutions. His skull imagery became shorthand for rebellion, intellect, and Black artistic identity — adopted across hip-hop, streetwear, and contemporary culture as one of the defining visual symbols of the late 20th century. Hanging this print signals an understanding of that lineage.
Printed with archival, fade-resistant inks on premium gallery-wrapped canvas, this piece arrives ready to hang and is available in multiple sizes. It commands attention in a studio, loft, creative office, bedroom, or living room — anywhere culture and aesthetic ambition live on the same wall.
Canvas & Quality
Printed on 100% polyester matte canvas with HP latex inks (UL ECOLOGO and UL GREENGUARD Gold certified) in an acid-free, archival-quality giclée process.
Stretched over eco-friendly MDF composite wood frames (pine on large sizes), finger-jointed for strength, with a sawtooth hanger so it arrives ready to hang. Handmade in the USA.
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on every US order. Each canvas is made to order and arrives in 4–8 business days, and you'll get a tracking number by email when it ships. We currently ship within the US only.
You can cancel or change your order free of charge within 24 hours. Because every piece is made to order we can't accept returns, but if your canvas arrives damaged we'll replace it at no charge. Shipping & Returns details
Size Guide
Size Guide
Canvas Size Guide
Choosing the right size makes all the difference. Sizes are written width × height: a 12" W × 18" H canvas hangs vertically, and an 18" W × 12" H canvas hangs horizontally. Each product page lists the exact sizes available for that piece.
Our standard sizes
Most designs come in these four sizes.
| Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 12" × 18" | $59.99 | Bedrooms, offices, hallways and gallery walls |
| 18" × 24" | $109.99 | Home offices, bedrooms, above a desk or console |
| 24" × 36" | $149.99 | Living rooms, dining rooms, above a sofa or bed |
| 32" × 48" | $229.99 | Feature walls and large living spaces |
Other sizes on select designs
Some pieces are made in other proportions to fit the artwork. You'll only see these sizes on the product pages that offer them.
- Square: 12" × 12" ($49.99), 16" × 16" ($89.99), 24" × 24" ($129.99)
- Large 4:5: 32" × 40" ($229.99)
- Panorama: 48" × 24" ($229.99)
- Small: 8" × 10" and 11" × 14" ($49.99)
How to choose the right size
- Measure your wall first. Your canvas should fill about 60–75% of the available wall space above furniture.
- Consider what's below it. Above a sofa or bed? Go 24 × 36 or 32 × 48. Above a desk or console? 18 × 24 or smaller.
- Living room or main space? Start at 24" × 36". Anything smaller can get lost.
- Office or bedroom? 18" × 24" is big enough to set the mood without overwhelming the space.
- Small accent or gallery wall? 12" × 18" pieces work great in clusters or tight spots.
- When in doubt, go bigger. A canvas that's too small for the wall always looks off.
Still not sure? Drop us a message with a photo of your space and we'll help you pick.
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