Jean-Michel Basquiat
eBook - PDF

Jean-Michel Basquiat

A Biography

  1. 228 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Jean-Michel Basquiat

A Biography

About this book

This work examines the fascinating life and art of the African American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988). Jean-Michel Basquiat was barely out of his teens when he rocketed to the center of New York's art scene. He was 27 when he died of a heroin overdose. Always controversial, Basquiat is now established as a major contemporary painter whose unique work continues to enthrall. Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Biography covers the artist's Brooklyn childhood, his teenage years as a homeless graffiti painter, and his rise through the art world. Along with a discussion of his life and work, including his use of Afrocentric themes, the book offers background on related contemporary art movements. Special attention is given to Basquiat's friendship with Keith Haring and collaborations with Andy Warhol. The book also explores Basquiat's difficult relations with gallery owners and other authority figures, his problems with drug use, and his early death. A final chapter covers his continuing relevance and ongoing influence.

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Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780313380563
eBook ISBN
9780313380570
Edition
1
Topic
Art

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Series Foreword
  4. Preface
  5. Introduction
  6. Timeline: Events in the Life of Jean-Michel Basquiat
  7. Chapter 1 Brooklyn Childhood
  8. Chapter 2 Leaving Home
  9. Chapter 3 Getting Known
  10. Chapter 4 Becoming a Painter
  11. Chapter 5 New York/New Wave
  12. Chapter 6 Art Star or Gallery Mascot?
  13. Chapter 7 Fun
  14. Chapter 8 Reaching a Peak
  15. Chapter 9 Collaborations
  16. Chapter 10 Andy Warhol’s Death
  17. Chapter 11 Final Days
  18. Chapter 12 Legacy
  19. Appendix: List of Works
  20. Selected Bibliography
  21. Index
  22. Photo essay