Rome Pays Off
Founded by Christina (KiKi) Burns, Rome Pays Off is 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. Rome Pays Off works with culturally relevant artists to create statement-making pieces that are alternately conspicuous and subversive.
About the artwork: Much of Basquiat's work references popular culture and memories from his childhood. This image of a dinosaur is adorned with Basquiat’s trademark crown symbol. The title, Pez Dispenser, refers to the candy company Pez whose dispensers were shaped like characters from popular culture.
Pez Dispenser, 1984
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat
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