The Adjaye Associates–Designed Basquiat Exhibition Looks Beyond the Myth of the Icon

Immense fame, especially when left behind by a deceased artist, may lead to a hierarchal understanding of their legacy—leading one aspect to overshadow other crucial dimensions of their life and oeuvre. Brooklyn-born Jean-Michel Basquiat’s meteoric recognition as an artist and a cultural influence throughout the 1980s led to his energetic mind-map-like paintings being acquired widely by museums and private collections alike, in addition to being mass-marketed in a variety of products, such as fast-fashion clothing and New York-related souvenir items. Basquiat: King Pleasure, a new exhibition organized by Jean-Michel’s sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, breaks down the myth surrounding the late artist’s legendary rise from the gritty streets of 1980s New York to a rarely-achieved artistic success.

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Cite: Osman Can Yerebakan. "The Adjaye Associates–Designed Basquiat Exhibition Looks Beyond the Myth of the Icon" 02 Jun 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/983014/the-adjaye-associates-nil-designed-basquiat-exhibition-looks-beyond-the-myth-of-the-icon> ISSN 0719-8884

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