#basquiat

[ follow ]
#fashion #graffiti #art #cultural-history #commercialization #merchandising #art-market #head-motif #iconography
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York's creative zenith

Jean-Michel Basquiat's art has been commercialized through fashion, raising questions about consumerism and the connection to new audiences.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Bath mats, candles and underpants: would Basquiat have loved or hated all the merch?

Mass-market merchandising of Basquiat's art raises questions about whether commercialization dilutes artistic meaning and disrespects the artist's legacy.
Books
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
7 months ago

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Head - The Mind Explores the Artist's Deepest Fascinations | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Basquiat’s recurring head motif reveals psychological, anatomical, and societal themes through varied renderings, crowned figures, skeletal studies, and vibrant, textural compositions.
New York City
fromThe Nation
9 months ago

Michael Stewart's Death Still Haunts New York

Luna Luna attracted over 100,000 visitors in New York, featuring works by iconic artists and representing a significant investment for its revival.
[ Load more ]