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This Exciting, Color-Filled Retrospective Monograph Offers New Insights Into Basquiats Unique Visual Language And Helps Illuminate Messages About Political And Social Issues That Feel As Urgent Today As They Did A Half-Century Ago.Jean-Michel Basquiats Symbolic, Complex, And Often Emotionally Charged Work Made A Huge Impact On The 1980S Downtown New York City Art Scene. And Though His All-Too-Brief Career Ended When He Died At Age 27, Basquiat Left Behind An Enormous Legacynot Only In The Number Of Works He Produced, But Also In The Messages He Encoded Around Political, Social, Racial, And Cultural Issues.This Exciting Book Shows How Basquiat Used An Intricate Network Of Signs And Symbols To Challenge The Very System That Made Him A Darling Of The Art World. It Traces His Inspiration From Cartoons, Childrens Drawings, And Advertising As Well As His Own Haitian And Puerto Rican Heritage; Discusses The Influence Of African-American, African, And Aztec Cultural Histories; And Shows How Basquiat Incorporated Into His Work Classical Themes And Contemporary Iconsfrom Athletes To Musicians. What Becomes Clear Is How, Even As A Young Man, Basquiat Had A Profound Understanding Of The Artists Role In Art History, And Of His Unique Position As A Young Black Artist In A World Of Racism, Suppression And Social Injsutice.This Book Helps Readers Decode Basquiats Unique Lingua Franca, An Intoxicating Body Of Work Brimming With Social Commentary That Was In Turns Incisive, Angry, Comic, Hip, And Heartbreaking, And That Remains Powerful And Meaningful Today.
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Great Art, But Tiny Flaw
I love the artwork, especially the intricate symbols that Basquiat is known for. However, the frame was a bit damaged when it arrived. I contacted customer service, and they were helpful in fixing the issue, but it took a little longer than expected.
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Sofia Martinez
A Stunning Addition to My Collection
I recently bought the 'Of Symbols and Signs' by Jean-Michel Basquiat, and it's absolutely gorgeous! The colors are vibrant and really pop on my wall. This piece not only reflects Basquiat's unique style but also brings a lot of character into my living space.
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Sofia Martinez
A Stunning Addition to My Collection
I recently bought the 'Of Symbols and Signs' by Jean-Michel Basquiat, and it's absolutely gorgeous! The colors are vibrant and really pop on my wall. This piece not only reflects Basquiat's unique style but also brings a lot of character into my living space.
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Perfect for Art Lovers
If you're a fan of Jean-Michel Basquiat, you'll appreciate this piece. The details are amazing, and the art really tells a story. I bought it for my art studio, and it fits right in with my other pieces. Definitely a conversation starter!
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