Doing so ultimately provides the foundation for Basquiats later works before his untimely death at the age of 27.
Moving through the show, Basquiats pieces are mostly displayed in a chronological format.
Pages of his sketchbooks, drawings, and personal notes are just part of whats exhibited.
“Jawbone of an Ass,” 1982 © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat Licensed by Artestar, New York
What results is a rich look at a life cut short.
Basquiats sisters, Jeanine and Lisane, hold an important place in this exhibition.
They are two Black women from outside the art establishment in charge of this important and valuable collection.
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
We want this to be an experiential and multi-dimensional celebration of Jean-Michel’s life.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasureis now available to view.
Head to the exhibitionswebsiteto get your tickets.
Jeanine and Lisane (Photo: Miranda Penn Turin)
Thesis), 1983.
Pages of his sketchbooks, drawings, and personal notes are just part of whats exhibited.
What results is a rich look at a life cut short.
“Untitled (100 Yen),” 1982 © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat Licensed by Artestar, New York
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“Untitled (World Famous Vol. 1. Thesis),” 1983. © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
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Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
Photo: Ivane Katamashvili
