" the Art of Jean Michel Basquiat " Rare First Edition Landmark Volume Lithograph Print Hardcover Art Book

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This " The Art of Jean Michel Basquiat " very rare first edition landmark volume lithograph print hardcover art book … Read more This " The Art of Jean Michel Basquiat " very rare first edition landmark volume lithograph print hardcover art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with laminated cover boards and monochrome art image embossed front cover page is published by the famous Enrico Navarra Gallery, New York. printed and photoengraved in Italy in 2017 by Art New, Turin, edited by Randi Danforth, graphic design by Sophie Dupriez.

It features an expansive comprehensive authoritative, copiously illustrated survey of the artworks of Jean Michel Basquiat, with accompanied compelling text authored by art dealer, publisher, curator, art historian, noted Basquiat scholar, friend and confidant Fred Hofmann.

This is a rare opportunity for true Basquiat fans and collectors as this coveted volume hardcover art boos is out of print and very scarce to find.

The beautifully appointed volume hardbound book is devoted entirely to Basquiat's work. The very desirable monograph is the result of four years of dedicated work by Hofmann to the realization of this book. This major undertaking represents the first full-scale single-author study of Basquiat's art.

The book focuses on all major themes and subjects of both paintings and works on paper. Having been intimately familiar with Basquiat's work for over 35 years, Fred Hofmann has undertaken in-depth analysis and interpretation of over 150 works by the artist. The author brings to light many historical and cultural sources and traditions informing Basquiat's work ; as well as the artist's relationships to important Modernist painters including Picasso, Matisse, De Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. This book introduces significant new information on Basquiat's life and art. For the first time, the author shares many previously unknown facts and stories.

A longtime supporter of Basquiat's work, Enrico Navarra ( 1953 - 2020 ) gallerist, collector and art-book publisher a visionary with unparalleled instinct who promoted artists, especially Jean Michel Basquiat, before the rest of the art world had fully appreciated the importance of their work. Navarra believed in and championed emerging artists, inspiring a global appreciation before they came to fame. Through his exhibitions, scholarship and beyond, he was profoundly instrumental in nurturing Basquiat's international market, including authoring some of the most comprehensive books on his work, and creating and promoting exhibitions worldwide - laying the groundwork for his meteoric rise.

The rare out of print 1st edition hardcover art book measures 9 7/8" W X 11 3/4" H X 1 1/8" D, with 258 pages. it is printed on premium paper stock featuring 264 lithograph print illustrations, artist's life timeline, and a list of works and illustrations.

It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age, very light signs of handling and light minor wear. There is a small dent to the top edge of the front cover board. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less