Jean Michel Basquiat the American Painter has become ever popular since his death in 1988 at the tender age of 27. An explosion of Basquiat awareness has taken off with the acceptance and homage that has been paid to the painter by some of the biggest Celebrities of our time. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Swizz Beats and countless other stars have stamped their mark of approval on all things Basquiat who has clearly been an inspiration to them. Today it would have been his 52nd Birthday! Check the Gallery to check out some of his art. PaulDaPro