Today we're honoring the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat 34 years after his passing. Jean-Michel's legacy lives on through his family, his art & many more who have been profoundly inspired by his work. "He was incredible, and we are so very proud of what he did and for the impact his life and work has had on popular culture and the art world. What is important for everyone to understand, though, is that he was a son, and a brother, and a grandson, and a nephew, and a cousin, and a friend. He was all of that in addition to being a groundbreaking artist." –– @LisaneBasquiat "Painting seemed to be something that Jean-Michel needed in his life--he needed it in the way others need air to breathe. His work was an open diary to the world; it was how he communicated his thoughts, fears, and anger. The body of work that he left on this earth shows how much he needed to express. It's beautiful in a way. If he were alive today, my guess is that he would have ventured into other creative outlets and would be mentoring aspiring young artists." –– Jeanine Heriveaux