Today marks the 60th anniversary of Jean-Michel Basquiat's birth - an influential artist remembered for his thought provoking paintings which addressed poverty, colonialism and other social issues. This legacy has been honored in Roberto Lugo’s work ‘SAMO’ as a tribute to Basquiat's graffiti tag; similarly to how he got started himself before pursuing formal training. “This particular work is inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, my favorite painter of all time. Basquiat is important because of his influence on future generations in solidifying graffiti as an art form to be respected and looked at. I see graffiti as a form of resistance in art and I see Basquiat as a painter of resistance.” - Roberto Lugo 📍 View this work from ‘Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter’ in the Museum Building. Through Lugo’s vessel exhibition ‘Put Yourself in the Picture', graffiti lives on through his artwork - thus continuing both artists' powerful legacies today and beyond! Don't miss your chance to visit two exhibitions at once: Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter & Fragile Earth – on view at Grounds For Sculpture through January 8, 2023. Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Link in bio to learn more ⬆️ 📸 David Michael Howarth Photography 📸 Photos @bobbibooker & FunkoPop #JeanMichelBasquiat #SAMO #Ceramicist #CeramicArt #RobertoLugo #Graffiti #MuchRespect