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Jean-Michel Basquiat  

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  • Neo-Expressionist painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, a controversial member of the New York art scene, was known for his accessible works that rejected material culture. Originally a graffiti artist who painted New York City subway trains, he integrated a bicultural stance into his art. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Basquiat, Jean-Michel]

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