Jean Michel Basquiat Vintage 1992 1st Edition Whitney Retrospective Exhibition Collector's Art Book, 1992

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This rare first edition 1992 Whitney Museum of American Art retrospective exhibition iconic collector's softcover art book of the world … more This rare first edition 1992 Whitney Museum of American Art retrospective exhibition iconic collector's softcover art book of the world famous American artist Jean Michel Basquiat ( 1960 - 1988 ), is an incredibly special rare out of print book to add to your library collection. The art book is printed in 1992 by Harry Abrams, New York & The Whitney Museum of American Art to accompany the retrospective exhibition at the museum, just after the untimely death of the artist in 1988.

Basquiat was born to 2 Haitian immigrants in Brooklyn NY in 1960. His early creative career was as the street graffiti artist nick named " Samo " in the late 1970's on New York City's Lower East Side. By the early 1980's with the help of his friend Andy Warhol, Basquiat began to make his emotionally charged aesthetically arresting Neo Expressionist paintings. In 1992 The Whitney Museum of American Art did a retrospective exhibition of the life works of this great American Contemporary artist and master of social commentary.

His work focused on suggestive dichotomies such as wealth vs poverty, integration vs segregation, and inner vs outer experience of the human condition. He appropriated poetry, drawing, painting, & married text and image with abstraction and figuration. Basquiat's works had strong social commentary and deeper truths about the individual and the power structures of racism, and criticism of colonialism and support for class struggles.

This rare 1st edition 1992 iconic collector's softcover art book measures 9 1/2" W X 12" H X 1" D with 271 pages. The landmark volume features 273 illustrations including 160 plates in full color.

It is in excellent condition consistent with age and light signs of handling to the covers. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less