Basquiat first came to prominence when he collaborated with Al Diaz to spray-paint enigmatic statements under the pseudonym SAMO(c). He went on to work on collages, Xerox art, postcards, performances, and music before establishing his reputation as one of the most important painters of his generation. Accompanying a major exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, this book opens with introductory essays from the curators, which place his practice in a wider art historical context and look at his career through the lens of ...
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Basquiat first came to prominence when he collaborated with Al Diaz to spray-paint enigmatic statements under the pseudonym SAMO(c). He went on to work on collages, Xerox art, postcards, performances, and music before establishing his reputation as one of the most important painters of his generation. Accompanying a major exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, this book opens with introductory essays from the curators, which place his practice in a wider art historical context and look at his career through the lens of performance. Six thematic chapters offer new research, with essays from poet Christian Campbell on SAMO(c); curator Carlo McCormick on New York / New Wave; writer Glenn O'Brien on the downtown scene; academic Jordana Moore Saggese on Basquiat's relationship to film and television; and music scholar Francesco Martinelli on Basquiat's obsession with jazz. This insightful new survey also features extended captions, rare archival material, and extensive photography, demonstrating how Basquiat's legacy remains more powerful and relevant than ever today.
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New Book. 9783791356365. Basquiat, Jean-Michel, 1960-1988 Exhibitions. New/Sealed 1st ed 2017 Prestel hardback, no jacket as issued, substantial volume, illustrated throughout. Corners just a little pushed within the cellophane, bright and unmarked throughout. Size: 29 cm. 295 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Basquiat, Jean-Michel, 1960-1988 Exhibitions; ISBN: 3791356364. ISBN/EAN: 9783791356365. Dewey Code: 709.2. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 091487.
