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“WRITING THE FUTURE: BASQUIAT AND THE HIP-HOP GENERATION” AT MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: BOSTON, US

"Writing the Future" traces the progression from street art into fine art that began to occur in 1980s New York with the emergence of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The work of Basquiat and his contemporaries broke down the boundaries dictated by race, background, and high vs. low art to shape hip-hop culture across the US and globally. The exhibition features multi-media works by Basquiat, including drawings, paintings, films, and music, as well as his collaborative works, which were produced alongside influential artists such as Keith Haring, Lee Quiñones, ERO, and Lady Pink. These artists shaped the world of art and design that

“THE KID: THE FUTURE IS OLD” AT MOCO: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

This is the first solo exhibition of works by up-and-coming contemporary artist THE KID in the Netherlands. THE KID is already recognised internationally for his thought-provoking work that unflinchingly delves into social issues, pushing the boundaries of modern art and giving voice to the marginalised individual. In this exhibition, THE KID gives a characteristically sharp insight into modern issues surrounding power, privilege, and the failures of democracy, and questions the responsibility and pressure on young people across the world to shape a better future. 'The Future is Old' draws crowds with its strikingly realistic portraits of beautiful, youthful faces and

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