Princeton NJ Events

Heavy Lies the Crown: The Brief & Brilliant Career of Basquiat, Mercer County Library

Monday October 2, 2023
7:00 PM

After a troubled but privileged childhood, Jean-Michel Basquiat burst onto the 1980s art scene with vision and vitality. He was quickly recognized and earned celebrity status and friendships with leading artists like Andy Warhol. Find out how his paintings, peppered with poetry and sometimes inscrutable symbols, still resonate today. Presented by Jane Oneail, the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Register to receive the link to virtual program.