- 1. What was an essential theme in Basquiat's art?
A) Surrealism B) Nature C) Identity D) War
- 2. What was the pseudonym that Basquiat used in his street art?
A) SAMO B) KATSU C) OBEY D) BAMBI
- 3. Who was Basquiat's close friend and collaborator?
A) Shepard Fairey B) Banksy C) Andy Warhol D) Keith Haring
- 4. What was the name of the music band Basquiat was a part of?
A) Black B) Gray C) Blue D) White
- 5. What gallery showed Basquiat's art when he was discovered?
A) Gagosian Gallery B) Tate Modern C) Annina Nosei Gallery D) Louvre Museum
- 6. What did Basquiat and Andy Warhol collaborate on together?
A) Sculptures B) Books C) Music albums D) Paintings
- 7. Who discovered Basquiat's art and helped him launch his career?
A) Franz Kline B) Helen Frankenthaler C) Annina Nosei D) Jean Dubuffet
- 8. How did Basquiat sign his artwork?
A) Andy Warhol B) Samo C) Keith Haring D) JM Basquiat
- 9. What did Basquiat often incorporate into his art as a symbolic reference to African American roots?
A) Circles B) Crowns C) Triangles D) Stars
- 10. What was Jean-Michel Basquiat's nationality?
A) Italian B) Spanish C) American D) French
- 11. Where was Jean-Michel Basquiat born?
A) Chicago, Illinois B) Brooklyn, New York C) Miami, Florida D) Los Angeles, California
- 12. What type of art is Jean-Michel Basquiat best known for creating?
A) Surrealism B) Neo-expressionism C) Cubism D) Impressionism
- 13. Which famous musician was a friend of Basquiat and once performed with his band?
A) Elton John B) Madonna C) David Bowie D) Prince
- 14. Who wrote and illustrated the book 'Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat'?
A) Kadir Nelson B) Christian Robinson C) Lois Ehlert D) Javaka Steptoe
- 15. What award did 'Radiant Child' receive for its outstanding illustrations?
A) Pulitzer Prize B) Nobel Prize C) Newbery Medal D) Caldecott Medal
- 16. What influential art form did Basquiat transition from before becoming a successful painter?
A) Sculpture B) Graffiti C) Pottery D) Woodworking
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