Untitled (1982)
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Untitled (1982) is a landmark neo-expressionist painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, celebrated for its raw energy, bold color, and iconic skull imagery that helped cement his status in the contemporary art world.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Untitled (1982 painting) | 1 |
| Untitled (1982) canonical | 1 |
| Untitled (Skull) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1658080 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Untitled (1982) Context triple: [Jean-Michel Basquiat, notableWork, Untitled (1982)]
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A.
Untitled (Black on Gray)
Untitled (Black on Gray) is a late abstract painting by Mark Rothko that exemplifies his somber, minimalist color field style with stacked, muted rectangular forms.
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B.
Once in a Lifetime
"Once in a Lifetime" is a satirical stage comedy co-written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman that lampoons Hollywood’s chaotic transition from silent films to talkies.
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C.
Playin' with Your Head
Playin' with Your Head is a 1986 stand-up comedy special and album by George Carlin featuring his sharp observational humor and social commentary.
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D.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is a 1975 studio album by Joni Mitchell that blends jazz, pop, and experimental elements in a series of lyrically complex, character-driven songs.
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E.
No Such Thing
"No Such Thing" is a pop-rock song by John Mayer, known as his debut single that critiques conventional life paths and celebrates individuality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Untitled (1982) Target entity description: Untitled (1982) is a landmark neo-expressionist painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, celebrated for its raw energy, bold color, and iconic skull imagery that helped cement his status in the contemporary art world.
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A.
Untitled (Black on Gray)
Untitled (Black on Gray) is a late abstract painting by Mark Rothko that exemplifies his somber, minimalist color field style with stacked, muted rectangular forms.
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B.
Once in a Lifetime
"Once in a Lifetime" is a satirical stage comedy co-written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman that lampoons Hollywood’s chaotic transition from silent films to talkies.
-
C.
Playin' with Your Head
Playin' with Your Head is a 1986 stand-up comedy special and album by George Carlin featuring his sharp observational humor and social commentary.
-
D.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is a 1975 studio album by Joni Mitchell that blends jazz, pop, and experimental elements in a series of lyrically complex, character-driven songs.
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E.
No Such Thing
"No Such Thing" is a pop-rock song by John Mayer, known as his debut single that critiques conventional life paths and celebrates individuality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork
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painting ⓘ |
| artHistoricalContext |
late 20th-century American art
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postmodern painting ⓘ |
| artStyleCharacteristic |
bold color
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expressive line ⓘ gestural brushwork ⓘ graffiti-inspired marks ⓘ raw energy ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
New York City art scene
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SoHo galleries ⓘ downtown Manhattan culture ⓘ |
| colorCharacteristic |
contrasting black and white
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red accents ⓘ vivid blue ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
market recognition of Neo-Expressionism
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rise of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s international fame ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | Jean-Michel Basquiat ⓘ |
| depicts |
head
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skull ⓘ |
| genre | contemporary art ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
icon of contemporary art collecting
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milestone of 1980s New York art scene ⓘ |
| hasSubjectMatter |
death
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human anatomy ⓘ identity ⓘ psychological tension ⓘ urban experience ⓘ |
| inception | 1982 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African diasporic imagery
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anatomical illustration ⓘ comic book graphics ⓘ graffiti writing ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | none ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
acrylic paint
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oilstick ⓘ spray paint ⓘ |
| movement | Neo-Expressionism ⓘ |
| movementAssociation |
graffiti art
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street art ⓘ |
| notableFor |
high auction price
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iconic skull imagery ⓘ role in cementing Basquiat’s status in the art market ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Untitled (1982) Description of subject: Untitled (1982) is a landmark neo-expressionist painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, celebrated for its raw energy, bold color, and iconic skull imagery that helped cement his status in the contemporary art world.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
attended City-As-School High School
linked to: Untitled (1982)
subject linked to:
attended City-As-School High School
linked to: Untitled (1982)