- 1. What was an essential theme in Basquiat's art?
A) Identity B) War C) Nature D) Surrealism
- 2. What was the pseudonym that Basquiat used in his street art?
A) SAMO B) KATSU C) BAMBI D) OBEY
- 3. Who was Basquiat's close friend and collaborator?
A) Keith Haring B) Shepard Fairey C) Banksy D) Andy Warhol
- 4. What was the name of the music band Basquiat was a part of?
A) Blue B) White C) Black D) Gray
- 5. What gallery showed Basquiat's art when he was discovered?
A) Louvre Museum B) Gagosian Gallery C) Tate Modern D) Annina Nosei Gallery
- 6. What did Basquiat and Andy Warhol collaborate on together?
A) Books B) Sculptures C) Music albums D) Paintings
- 7. Who discovered Basquiat's art and helped him launch his career?
A) Helen Frankenthaler B) Annina Nosei C) Jean Dubuffet D) Franz Kline
- 8. How did Basquiat sign his artwork?
A) JM Basquiat B) Andy Warhol C) Keith Haring D) Samo
- 9. What did Basquiat often incorporate into his art as a symbolic reference to African American roots?
A) Triangles B) Crowns C) Circles D) Stars
- 10. What was Jean-Michel Basquiat's nationality?
A) Spanish B) Italian C) American D) French
- 11. Where was Jean-Michel Basquiat born?
A) Los Angeles, California B) Brooklyn, New York C) Miami, Florida D) Chicago, Illinois
- 12. What type of art is Jean-Michel Basquiat best known for creating?
A) Neo-expressionism B) Impressionism C) Surrealism D) Cubism
- 13. Which famous musician was a friend of Basquiat and once performed with his band?
A) Elton John B) David Bowie C) Madonna D) Prince
- 14. Who wrote and illustrated the book 'Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat'?
A) Lois Ehlert B) Kadir Nelson C) Christian Robinson D) Javaka Steptoe
- 15. What award did 'Radiant Child' receive for its outstanding illustrations?
A) Newbery Medal B) Caldecott Medal C) Pulitzer Prize D) Nobel Prize
- 16. What influential art form did Basquiat transition from before becoming a successful painter?
A) Sculpture B) Graffiti C) Pottery D) Woodworking
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