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Basquiat

by Marc Mayer, Fred Hoffman, M. Sirmans

An exploration of the achievements and key influences of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring reproductions of his paintings and drawings. The volume analyses his use of street imagery, mythology and symbolism to comment on issues of race and identity.

Accession 2317 ISBN 1858943612 Publisher Merrell
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