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Explore how Basquiat became a cultural icon. Doug Woodham provides a route into the artist’s story for readers curious about the connections between art, reputation and the wider world.
Readers exploring artist lives, with an interest in images, ideas and artistic practice.
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Publisher edition ISBN: 9780500030691
“Invaluable on [Basquiat’s] afterlife. Woodham, a former President of the Americas for Christie’s and partner …”
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