Basquiat

Marc Notes:
From the streets of New York to the walls of its most prominent galleries, young graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) was catapulted to international fame in his early 20s and died of a drug-overdose at 27. This book explores his life and work.

Brief Description:
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.

Contributor Bio:Emmerling, Leonhard

Leonhard Emmerling received his doctorate from the University of Heidelberg for a thesis titled "Jean Dubuffet's Art Theory." He is head of the South Asia regional program at the Goethe-Institute in New Delhi and was previously active as a curator at various art institutions in Germany. His publications include TASCHEN's Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jackson Pollock.