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The Basquiat art book traces the short, prolific, and politicized career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, from the streets of New York to its most prominent galleries. It explores how the artist drew from a wide range of inspirations, including Greek, Roman, and African art, alongside French poetry and jazz. These influences converge in visceral images that blend bold color with text-based commentary on social and cultural themes.
From the streets of New York to the walls of its most prominent galleries, follow the short, prolific, and politicized career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a cult figure of artistic social commentary. This introduction explores how the young trailblazer drew from inspirations as varied as Greek, Roman, and African art, along with French poetry and jazz, to create visceral images mixing word with bold color.
