Jean-Michel Basquiat
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, Justin Woods, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Aaron Shurtleff, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, Jesse King, and Melissa Anderson
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