{"product_id":"basquiat-the-world-of-jean-michel-assouline","title":"ASSOULINE Basquiat: The World of Jean-Michel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003ePaint-splattered canvases lean against downtown studio\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003ewalls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emusic drifts through late-night lofts, and subway cars rumble beneath streets where a new visual language is taking shape.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eBasquiat: The World of Jean-Michel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a layered portrait of the artist and the cultural moment that shaped him. Organized thematically, the book traces key threads of Basquiat’s practice; from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eHeads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the energy of New York City to silkscreens, collaborations with Andy Warhol, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eBlue\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eRibbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eseries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e, and explorations of the body, Black identity, and mythological symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eRare archival photographs capture Basquiat in moments of creation, offering glimpses of works in progress alongside finished paintings, some of which have since been destroyed or lost to time. Personal handwritten notes from fellow visionaries such as Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg further illuminate the profound impact Basquiat had on the creative communities around him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eCreated in collaboration with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eColourThemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e, an independent international art dealership,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eand having liaised with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eleading galleries and private collectors, many works are reproduced with exceptional fidelity to preserve their true color, texture, and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}' class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eThe hardcover, featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003eRed Skull\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e(1982) across its cover, transforms one of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s most arresting works into a bold, tactile entry point into his world. Encased in a minimalist clamshell inspired by the texture of a painter’s canvas, the book opens to reveal Basquiat’s universe. A compelling volume for art collectors, cultural historians, and admirers of contemporary culture alike, it brings together the many works and voices that continue to shape Basquiat’s legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}' class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69302550 BCX4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-list__item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte faq-list__item-content 44eb89d0-6cb8-4133-b52f-a8c91d2af877\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e348 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased in May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 W x 19 L x 3.5 H in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted Volume in a Luxury Canvas Clamshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e9781649804785\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21.0 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assouline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44132194549848,"sku":"9781649804785","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2376\/2653\/files\/basquiat1_930bd821-5470-4466-ab2e-db0b3d11b2cb.png?v=1779905315","url":"https:\/\/www.wynnathome.com\/products\/basquiat-the-world-of-jean-michel-assouline","provider":"Wynn at Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}