'Bird on Money' by Jean-Michel Basquiat (after), 2024
Limited Edition collab. with Round21.
Officially licensed by The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat x Artestar, New York.
29.5 Inches cir.
75 Centimeters cir.
10 x 10 x 5 Inches (box)
Regulation (size 7) collectible basketball featuring the artist legend's colorful abstract artwork and embossed signature.
Limited Edition (Sold Out).
New in original custom box with Basquiat's signature embossed in gold.
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was an artist whose work transcends time and space, making it only fitting to bring his art into every part of culture—including sports. As our third release in two years, this special edition Jean-Michel Basquiat x Round21 basketball showcases the iconic 'Bird on Money' artwork on the canvas of sport.
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1981 painting 'Bird on Money' pays tribute to jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, who went by the nickname “Bird”. Basquiat was an avid listener of jazz and cited Parker as one of his influences. The spontaneity of the composition mirrors that of Parker’s music, layering blocks of color with abstract shapes, arrows, and text, some of the artist’s signature motifs.
The Jean-Michel Basquiat x Round21 ' Bird on Money' basketball comes fully inflated in a special collector edition display box. This exclusive basketball is an official men’s size (29.5) and weight.
Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York