![]() ![]() Licensed by Artestar, New York Photo: Annik Wetterīasquiat. THE GUILT OF GOLD TEETH, 1982, Acrylic, spray paint and oilstick on canvas, 240 x 421,3 cm | Nahmad Collection © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Thanks to our longstanding collaboration with the Basquiat family and with Basquiat collectors, we have been able to assemble all the paintings in one place, thus allowing us to catch up on a piece of art history,’ explains Sam Keller, Director of the Fondation Beyeler. Some of them have been shown in various Basquiat exhibitions, but they have never been brought together and displayed side by side as originally intended by Basquiat. ‘Today, all Modena Paintings are held in private collections. Together they created three sets of skateboard art, adding a fresh perspective to the artworks, making them not only visually remarkable but also significant in terms of their historical and cultural value. On the occasion of the recently-opened exhibition that will be on display until 27 August 2023, the museum has collaborated with the skateroomto introduce a collection of skateboard art decks featuring rare Modena Paintings by the American artist. ![]() Originally intended for an exhibition in Modena, Italy, that never took place, these pieces have remained in private collections across the United States, Asia, and Switzerland, and now, after over four decades, they are brought together for the first time. The Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland is currently hosting an exhibition called Basquiat: The Modena Paintings, presenting eight much-celebrated artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat from 1982. Fondation Beyeler x the skateroom create skateboard art from Basquiat’s artworks
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