Supercomb is an offset lithograph on wove paper from an unnumbered edition of 1,000 by Basquiat, created as exhibition posters for his exhibition at the Yvon Lambert Gallery in Paris in 1988.
 
Measures 73 x 52 cm. 
Unframed and stored flat. 
 
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was an American artist who rose to prominence in the late 1970s for his graffiti around New York City, before transitioning to works on canvas that made him an icon of contemporary art. Emerging from the downtown punk and hip-hop scenes, Basquiat developed a raw, expressive visual language that combined text, symbols, and imagery which explore themes of race, identity and power. His signature style, marked by frantic linework, crowned figures, and references to the human body, challenged traditional hierarchies of art and culture. Basquiat’s work often reflected his complex heritage and personal struggles, offering critiques of colonialism and systemic inequality. Despite a brief career, his influence on art and popular culture has been enduring. In 2017, his auction record was set with ‘Untitled (1982)’, a skull painting, which sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby’s, making him one of the most valuable and collectible artists of his generation.