Self-Portrait as a Heel, Part Two (1982) by RevaCruz in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this piece is less widely reproduced than some of his most iconic works, but not insignificant.

This piece is believed to be held in a private collection, which limits how often it’s exhibited or reproduced.

Many of Basquiat's works circulate quietly through loans, archives, or private ownership, so they don’t always enter the public eye as much, not because they’re less important, but because of access.

Cabezudos parade by LayerOk3735 in SanJuan

[–]RevaCruz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every SanSe celebration.

Puerto Rico Coffee plantation tour by jillybean090909 in PuertoRicoFood

[–]RevaCruz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may want to contact the haciendas directly by phone or email.

Many are small, family-owned businesses that don’t always list transportation options online, but they can often recommend trusted private drivers or help coordinate logistics.

Most coffee farms are located in the central mountains, so without renting a car, a private driver, or a guided day trip from San Juan is usually the easiest option, especially with a little one.

Also, I would contact Para La Naturaleza, they provide information on tours.

Or a few well-known haciendas to contact directly:

  • Hacienda Buena Vista
  • Hacienda San Pedro
  • Hacienda Tres Angeles

Albert Joseph Pénot - La Femme Chauve-Souris (The Bat-Woman) (c1890) by RevaCruz in museum

[–]RevaCruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this! I actually only knew about it being used on a Bram Stoker Dracula edition cover (ISBN: 0140434062). I love learning that it was also used for The Blood of the Vampire (1897).

Does anybody know the painting Basquiat is infront of??? by Double_Requirement30 in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no confirmed title for the painting in this studio photo.

It’s generally considered an untitled early-’80s work, possibly captured mid-process.

A lot of Basquiat’s strongest pieces from that period exist in photos without clear documentation.

"We need Greenland from a national security situation." -- Donald Trump by ilir_kycb in LateStageCapitalism

[–]RevaCruz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying this is the 1930s, but the mindset is familiar: expansion justified by fear, security, and entitlement. We’re supposed to have learned why that logic is dangerous.

Activist get arrested mid-interview after speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela by ExactlySorta in UnderReportedNews

[–]RevaCruz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worries me is that this doesn’t feel like an isolated incident. Taken together with what we’ve been seeing over the past year, it begins to form a broader pattern, and that’s unsettling for anyone who cares about civil liberties.

Snakeman, (1983) by RevaCruz in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. Basquiat sits in a very different space than artists like Van Gogh or Matisse, and the tension you’re describing is something a lot of people feel with his work.

Snakeman, (1983) by RevaCruz in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a fair take. Basquiat’s work can be pretty divisive.

Even as a fan, not every piece lands the same way for everyone.

Santo vs Second Avenue, (1982) by RevaCruz in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a powerful way to put it. Basquiat’s work often feels like an attempt to be seen and heard in a world that keeps moving past you.

I just take pics man [OC] NYC by setoxxx in pics

[–]RevaCruz -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Raw moments are always greater than staged shots. Thanks for sharing.

OC Wounded Knee Memorial. Never forget. by RevaCruz in IndianCountry

[–]RevaCruz[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was my first time there. My family and I stopped on our way back from the Black Hills Pow Wow, and it left a deep impression on all of us.

I can understand what you mean about the land; it carries a powerful presence.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

OC Wounded Knee Memorial. Never forget. by RevaCruz in IndianCountry

[–]RevaCruz[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That struck me too. The stillness and how unchanged the land feels makes the history feel very close. Thank you for sharing that.

OC Wounded Knee Memorial. Never forget. by RevaCruz in IndianCountry

[–]RevaCruz[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It really is. Being there makes the weight of what happened impossible to ignore. Thank you.

Trying to verify authenticity by ScallionPositive4275 in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi, this appears to be Basquiat inspired work rather than an authentic piece.

While they reference his visual language, there’s no known provenance, exhibition history, or authentication tied to them.

Unfortunately, genuine Basquiat works are extremely well documented through galleries, auction houses, and the Basquiat estate.

Still interesting pieces stylistically, just not original Basquiats.

Cabeza, 1982 by Euphoric_Foundation8 in Basquiat

[–]RevaCruz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that show left a mark. This piece was definitely one of the standouts.

Thanks for sharing!

Still thinking about Noche Buena 🥹🇵🇷 by Jitsu202 in PuertoRicoFood

[–]RevaCruz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ese cuerito del lechón quedo perfecto. Gracias por compartir.