Explore the powerful legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat with 'Basquiat: Boom For Real (PB)', the ultimate art book for enthusiasts and collectors alike. This brand new paperback edition, published by Prestel Publishing on February 28, 2020, unpacks the life and work of one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. Measuring 235 x 285 mm and spanning 296 pages, this extensive volume takes you on a journey through Basquiat’s early days when he collaborated with Al Diaz as SAMO© to his exploration of various mediums including collage, music, and performance art.

This captivating book accompanies a major exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery and opens with insightful essays from the curators, providing a rich historical context for his work. Readers will benefit from six thematic chapters featuring contributions from notable figures such as poet Christian Campbell and curator Carlo McCormick. Discover Basquiat’s unique relationship with film, television, and his deep-seated love for jazz music as you dive into this comprehensive survey. With rare archival material and extensive photography, 'Basquiat: Boom For Real' showcases how Basquiat’s art remains thrillingly relevant today.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 235 x 285 mm
Pages: 296
Bind: paperback
Author: Eleanor Nairne Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 28-02-2020

Basquiat first came to prominence when he collaborated with Al Diaz to spray-paint enigmatic statements under the pseudonym SAMO©. 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©; 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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