publication date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (part of Round XLII)

category: Art

clue: This young artist expressed his heritage from the streets to the art galleries.

explanation: Basquiat was a Haitian and Puerto Rican graffiti artist whose work became celebrated. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Aaron Shurtleff, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Jesse King, Walter Chesser, and Melissa Anderson

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