Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Revolutionary Voice in Neo-Expressionism Born in Brooklyn, New York City, in December 1960 to a Haitian father and Puerto Rican mother, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life was shaped by the vibrant, often turbulent, cultural landscape of urban America. His early years were marked by frequent moves, reflecting his family's economic struggles and ultimately contributing to a sense of displacement that would profoundly influence his artistic vision. While he initially pursued a path in music, playing drums in a local band, it was the burgeoning street art scene of the late 1970s…