Basquiat-isms
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Almost everyone familiar with contemporary art knows about the creativity of Jean-Michel Basquiat, perhaps a little more than about the existence of Malevich's square. Basquiat is often portrayed as a vagabond who suddenly found fame. However, Basquiat's story is much more interesting. Unfortunately, he is a member of the ill-fated '27 Club', so Jean-Michel's biography is quite short. But his legacy is so vast that previously unpublished diaries, photographs, or even works of the artist continue to surface at various exhibitions. Basquiat is one of the most important creators of the 20th century. His creative style is innovative and unconventional, giving him a certain freedom that other artists could not afford. His works were composed of several layers, with different symbols and inscriptions from newspapers, nearby cafe menus, and other elements of pop culture. The artist's canvas, whatever it may be, is a multi-layered composition that needs to be explored like an encyclopedia, where new meanings are hidden behind each letter. The themes of his works were diverse. Like many artists, Jean-Michel expressed himself through his art. He collaborated with Andy Warhol, and Banksy was inspired by his work. In his paintings, notebooks, and interviews, he portrayed himself as a strong and creative writer and speaker, as well as an image-maker. 'Basquiat-isms' is a collection of the most important quotes from this godfather of street art. In these brief, convincing, and memorable selections taken from his interviews and diaries, Basquiat writes and speaks about culture, his artistic persona, the art world, artistic influence, race, urban life, and many other topics. Basquiat's concise, direct, strong, poetic, and enigmatic words, like his art, continue to resonate.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Humor & Entertainment
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x17x1.3 cm
Series:
Series:Street art
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-119727-8
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