Picasso, Baby!

This network graph visualizes the connections between hip-hop lyrics and modern and contemporary painters, as referenced in rap from 1979 to 2014. The piece maps the historical relationship that rappers have to the artistic mastery of Pablo Picasso, the perceived archetypal divisiveness of Yoko Ono, the influence of Jay-Z as market-makerand the increasing popularity of Jean-Michel Basquiat. 24" x 36" Giclée print on museum-quality hot press rag natural white, 310 gsm, 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper with archival inks, ensuring vibrancy and longevity for up to 200 years.