Murals, inspired by upcoming exhibition of work by artist Jean-Michael Basquiat, confirmed as genuine on artist’s InstagramTwo new artworks by Banksy have appeared at the Barbican centre in central London. The murals, inspired by the upcoming Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition at the centre, were confirmed as genuine on the artist’s verified Instagram account. Crown motifs, common in some of Basquiat’s art, replace the wheel’s passenger cars. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The other new Banksy mural uses crown motifs, which are common in some of Basquiat’s art. The exhibition, which is the first large-scale UK show of Basquiat’s pioneering neo-expressionism, opens on Wednesday at the arts centre.

Source: The Guardian September 17, 2017 19:54 UTC