Jean-Michel Basquiat
New York City Art & Graffiti History Book
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Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century with Jean-Michel Basquiat. This extraordinary XXL monograph presents the most comprehensive survey of Basquiat's career to date, featuring pristine reproductions of his iconic paintings, drawings, and notebook sketches in a spectacular oversized format that captures every expressive brushstroke and handwritten note.
From his beginnings as the graffiti artist known as SAMO on the streets of late-1970s New York to his meteoric rise as an international art phenomenon, the book traces Basquiat's remarkable artistic journey through richly illustrated chronological chapters. His powerful work—drawing inspiration from jazz, boxing, street culture, history, and social commentary—continues to shape contemporary art and popular culture decades after his passing.
Featuring insightful essays by editor Hans Werner Holzwarth and curator Eleanor Nairne, along with archival material and five dramatic fold-out pages, Jean-Michel Basquiat is an essential collector's edition for art lovers, design enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by one of modern art's most visionary voices.
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