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to be the curse on humanity. Basquiat was the
first Graffiti artist that made me appreciate this
chosen artistic expression to convey political
unrest and disagreement. It was sheer naivety,
raw and bold, primal and basic, pertinent to
attracting my attention–in such a short life he
achieved so much; it was his chosen discipline,
his art, to express his criticism of colonialism
and racism pertaining to African Americans–he
portrayed his sincerity, his personal grievances,
with a powerful message that still permeates
our society today.”
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