Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Works

Dimensions

12.4 in x 10.3 in x 0.9 in

Weight

3.35 lb

Released

7/2/24

ISBN

9780847873814

Published by

Rizzoli Electa

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Works

Discover the brilliance of Jean-Michel Basquiat in "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Works", a definitive collection of the artist's most powerful and complex pieces.

This volume celebrates Basquiat's unrelenting engagement with sociopolitical issues such as race, police brutality, and structural inequity.

Featured in an exhibition at the Brant Foundation's new Manhattan outpost, Basquiat's art returns to its East Village roots, offering fresh context to the neighborhood that inspired him.

Curated by Basquiat scholar Dieter Buchhart, this book brings together one hundred of Basquiat's most significant works, showcasing the diverse subjects that influenced his art—from jazz and anatomy to the African diaspora and classical literature.

Highlights include restaged exhibitions from his critical early shows at Robert Miller Gallery and Gagosian Gallery, as well as his solo show at Fun Gallery.

"Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Works" also delves into the artist's unique stretcher bar paintings, where the wooden supports of the canvases are intentionally exposed, revealing a lesser-explored aspect of his work.

This comprehensive volume provides an essential critical assessment of Basquiat's enduring impact and legacy in the art world.

Secure your copy of "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Works" and immerse yourself in the profound artistry of a true New York City provocateur.