Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Work

Experience the iconic art of Jean-Michel Basquiat like never before with the Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Iconic Work Book. This compelling volume showcases Basquiat's most inspired works, each one a powerful exploration of the sociopolitical issues that defined his artistic vision. From race and police brutality to structural inequity, Basquiat fearlessly confronted the problems of his time. And now, you can immerse yourself in his art, contextualized for the first time in decades within the very neighborhood that ignited his creativity.

Renowned Basquiat scholar and curator, Dieter Buchhart, handpicked one hundred of the artist's most important pieces for this exhibition. Delve into Basquiat's diverse influences, including jazz, anatomy, sports figures, comics, classical literature, the African diaspora, and art history. This carefully curated collection sheds light on the various subjects that shaped Basquiat's captivating oeuvre. Notably, the exhibition also pays homage to three pivotal early shows that propelled Basquiat to fame: his head paintings at Robert Miller Gallery, his extraordinary canvases at Gagosian Gallery, and his solo exhibition at Fun Gallery in the East Village.

But that's not all. Buchhart takes an in-depth look at Basquiat's lesser-known stretcher bar paintings, revealing a side of the artist's work that has yet to be thoroughly explored by scholars. By exposing the hidden wooden supports for stretched canvases, these paintings offer an innovative approach that challenges traditional artistic conventions. Buchhart provides a critical assessment of Basquiat's enduring impact and legacy, allowing you to truly grasp the significance of his contributions to the art world.

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