Warhol on Basquiat. The Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pictures
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Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s complex relationship captivated the art world then and now. At a time when Warhol was already world famous and the elder statesman of New York cool, Basquiat was a downtown talent rising rapidly from the graffiti scene. Together, they forged an electrifying personal and professional partnership . As a prolific documentarian of his own world, Warhol extensively photographed and wrote of his friendship with Basquiat, all played against the backdrop of 1980s downtown New York City. It reveals not only the emotional depth of their relationship but also its ambiguities, extremities, and complexities. Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate , this book chronicles the duo’s relationship in hundreds of previously unpublished photographs of Basquiat along with a dynamic cast of characters from Madonna to Grace Jones, Keith Haring to Fela Kuti. The shots are accompanied by entries from the legendary Andy Warhol Diaries , selected collaborative artworks , and extensive ephemera . Touching, intimate, and occasionally sardonic, Warhol on Basquiat is a voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of two of modern art’s brightest stars. Review: Love - I love this book. The information and pictures are amazing. I highly recommend it if you are a fan of the artist. Review: If you're a fan of either artist - you need this! - I am a fan of both, and initially bought it for the photos. And, it is worth it...just for the photos, not only of Jean-Michel and Andy but of Keith Haring, Michael Jackson, Grace Jones, Fela Kuti, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Kenny Scharf, Julian Schnabel, Diane von Furstenberg, and a hundred other industry figures that came in and out of New York in the 1980s. The cherry on top are the seemingly banal journal entries of Andy Warhol, which I found to be incredibly cool. There are also several photos of the artists at work and of drawings and paintings I've never seen. It's a chronicle of incredible time.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 279 Reviews |
V**A
Love
I love this book. The information and pictures are amazing. I highly recommend it if you are a fan of the artist.
R**S
If you're a fan of either artist - you need this!
I am a fan of both, and initially bought it for the photos. And, it is worth it...just for the photos, not only of Jean-Michel and Andy but of Keith Haring, Michael Jackson, Grace Jones, Fela Kuti, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Kenny Scharf, Julian Schnabel, Diane von Furstenberg, and a hundred other industry figures that came in and out of New York in the 1980s. The cherry on top are the seemingly banal journal entries of Andy Warhol, which I found to be incredibly cool. There are also several photos of the artists at work and of drawings and paintings I've never seen. It's a chronicle of incredible time.
J**Y
Awesome Art Book
This is a great addition to my art book collection! 😍
T**S
Informative and deeply sad.
There are women who show up repeatedly but never acquire names of their own. Warhol wasn’t mean or a misogynist; he was shy and easily frightened. And it becomes clear, quickly, that Basquiat is a similar case, with similar class issues and without Warhol’s roots in the Church. Without faith, there are always the other opiates. I wish there had been more color pictures of the collaborative paintings. This is a partial view of one part of a story about a decade and some of New York City’s gallery history. It would help if we could see a bit more of the magic and the beauty.
D**E
Beautiful book
Makes a wonderful gift for any fan of the two
L**A
Nice book
Beautiful photos of Jean Michael and Andy. It contains little pasages from Andy's diaries that fix with the photos.
S**A
B & W
Love this book! it is like walking into Basquiat’s world through the pictures! great quality book and pictures! it’s an art lover must have!
M**.
So much to indulge
Just got back from the Haring+Basquiat exhibit in Melbourne and ordered this book. It's mesmerizing. I'm completely consumed.
G**.
Um excelente produto
Muito bom
J**E
estafa...no es plurilingüe
se anuncia como plurilingüe y esta todo en inglés....el truco es que al final de las 300 y pico paginas en inglés exclusivamente hay DOS paginas de "nota del editor " que estan en los 3 idiomas.. una verguenza que en amazon les cuelen esta trampa.
M**.
Per appassionati
Acquistato per un regalo destinato ad un grande appassionato di Basquiat. Avrei gradito trovare la versione in lingua italiana, ma il regalo è stato apprezzato e tanto mi basta. Il prezzo non è economico ma non mi sento di giudicarlo eccessivo
T**Y
Beau livre
Bonne qualité
C**D
Fascinating
A fascinating insight into the relationship between two great artists.
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