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Basquiat "Hollywood Africans" Mug

Sale price$25.00
This Whitney Shop exclusive mug, produced by Rome Pays Off, features Basquiat’s Hollywood Africans, one of a series of paintings that feature images and texts relating to stereotypes of African Americans in the entertainment industry. It was painted while Basquiat was on an extended visit to Los Angeles, California, in 1983.

Hand wash only
Do not microwave

About the designer:
Based in New York City, Rome Pays off is a premium fashion and lifestyle brand that prides itself on balancing the worlds of art and fashion while celebrating individual style. They work with culturally relevant artists to create statement-making pieces that are alternately conspicuous and subversive.

Rome Pays Off sets itself apart by putting artist collaborations at the heart of the brand versus using them merely as a supporting element. Creativity and collaboration are at the core. They redefine what an artist edition and product can be—something that challenges the ordinary, penetrates the humdrum, and sparks conversation.

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Yellow mug featuring Basquiat's Hollywood Africans on gray background
Basquiat "Hollywood Africans" Mug Sale price$25.00