BASQUIAT: Now’s the Time

Running through from February 7th to March 10th, the Art Gallery of Ontario is hosting Jean-Michel Basquiat: Now’s the Time. Showcasing a host of artistic works from the Brooklyn native over his artistic career, the show takes a closer look at his pieces, examining common themes with the help of local professors, artists, and talent. Free audio tours, courtesy of Soundcloud, make it easy for even the most novice art aficionado to appreciate all Basquiat has to offer.

Featuring close to 85 large-scale paintings and drawings from private collections and public museums across Europe and North America, now is certainly the time to catch this beautiful curation.

Enjoy a selection of photos in and around (but not inside, photos are prohibited from being taken within the exhibit itself) the AGO.

BASQUIAT: Entrance to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

BASQUIAT: Stairs leading up to the exhibit

BASQUIAT: Friend patiently waiting for me to pant my way up the stairs

BASQUIAT: Inspirational quotes littered both the outside and inside of the AGO

BASQUIAT: Weekly playlists inspired by Jean-Michel’s work available for listening outside of the exhibit space

BASQUIAT: Chalk graffiti in memoriam of Jean-Michel’s graffiti

BASQUIAT: A collection of portraits, of Jean-Michel

BASQUIAT: A collection of portraits, of Jean-Michel

BASQUIAT: One of twelve portraits of Jean-Michel

BASQUIAT: Footage of Jean-Michel spray painting in lower Manhatten

BASQUIAT: Coffee table book filled with Jean-Michel’s works

BASQUIAT: AGO gift shop, with an entire section dedicated to their new exhibit: Now’s the Time

BASQUIAT: neon crowns sit in the AGO’s windows, an integral part of Jean-Michel’s work

BASQUIAT: Mini prints of Jean-Michel’s most famous works

BASQUIAT: self portrait of Jean-Michel and Andy Warhol, entitled “Photographer”

BASQUIAT: There were footprints on the floor indicating exactly where to stand

BASQUIAT: Inspirational quotes littered both the outside and inside of the AGO, leading towards the exhibit