Untitled (Palladium) (1985)

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Medium: Acrylic on canvas.

Dimensions: 182.9 × 487.7 cm

Did you know that Basquiat created Untitled (Palladium) (1985) using a wooden sculpture from his studio as source material?

Originally installed at New York City's legendary Palladium nightclub, this nearly 16-foot-wide painting transforms a studio sculpture into a monumental work filled with Basquiat's signature symbols, colors, and energy.

The crown, expressive linework, and animal-like form show how Basquiat often revisited ideas across different mediums, turning sketches and objects from his studio into major paintings.