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Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
10 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.
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