Jean-Michel Basquiat: Art and Objecthood

This book explores Jean-Michel Basquiat's use of found objects and unconventional materials in his artwork, highlighting their role in addressing social justice and change. It features a breadth of works made using painted supports and found-object sculptures and includes new scholarship by leading Basquiat academics and art historians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Published on the occasion of the exhibition, Jean-Michel Basquiat: Art and Objecthood, at Nahmad Contemporary, this book aims to shed light on the significant role of found objects and unconventional materials in the artistic oeuvre of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat, whose artistic practice has resonated with audiences worldwide, incorporated objects and media from his immediate surroundings to convey powerful messages of social justice and change.

Featuring a diverse range of works created using unconventional painted supports and found-object sculptures, this publication offers an innovative and in-depth exploration of Basquiat's sculptural practice. Beyond his proficiency in painting and drawing on items within his domestic spaces, such as refrigerators, chairs, and cabinets, Basquiat also left his mark on objects he encountered on the street, including discarded windows, doors, mirrors, wood boards, and subway tiles.

The publication will present fresh scholarship from esteemed Basquiat academics and art historians, delving into Basquiat's use of found objects and materials and their profound impact in addressing issues of social inequality and the politics of race in the United States. Through their insightful analysis, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Basquiat's artistic vision and the enduring legacy he left behind.

Weight: 2080g
Dimension: 290 x 290 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753319