Photographic Portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Location: PeakArt Gallery - North Kaneshie, Accra, Ghana | Date: 2026-04-10
Our exhibition of rare photographic portraits of the iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, opened on 10 April, 2026.
The Basquiat photographs were taken by master portrait photographer Richard Corman, in New York, in 1984. At that time, Basquiat was just 24 years old, and well into his rise from New York graffiti artist to world renowned fine artist. Four years after these photographs were taken, the troubled Basquiat died of a heroin overdose, aged just 27 years old.
Richard Corman is globally recognized as a photographer who is able to capture the spirit and inner lives of his subjects. He has an incredible catalogue of photographs, including portraits of Mohammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Mike Tyson, Michael Jordon and many more. Corman's photographs of Basquiat are nothing short of captivating, drawing the viewer into the unspoken life of the troubled, young genius.
The exhibition is ground-breaking in that this is the first time these amazing photographs have been shown or offered for sale in Africa.
Be prepared for an immersive journey into 1980s New York and the life and times of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
PeakArt does not accept walk-ins. Please book you visit in advance using our booking form, or call Simon on +233 054 483 7776/+16462863345 or Kojo on +233 27 618 2229.