The painting began as a statement—a bold, unapologetic phrase stretched across the large canvas: “Do whatever you want, no one gives a fuck.” Over time, those words gave way to something even more commanding: an unguarded portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, known for his SAMO (Same Old Shit) work in the 1980's. Captured in a moment of stillness, his expression unammused yet charged with presence. The piece doesn’t just take up space; it owns it—with both scale and judgement.

It holds the residue of its former self—layers of meaning beneath the surface yet faintly legible in impasto form—mirroring the process of breaking from a linear path and stepping into unknown territory.

This piece marks H.Rahr’s decision to release work publicly for the first time—not as a product of strategy, but in response to the visceral reactions it provoked in those who encountered it firsthand in his studio.

Created for collectors of Basquiat—those drawn to raw expression, cultural friction, and the urgency of truth told without permission.

Once you stop waiting for permission, you begin to create something real.

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One of just five works in H. Rahr’s debut series, this piece offers a rare investment opportunity with exceptional potential. Original 1/1, signed on the reverse, accompanied by a signed COA with a verifiable ID.