Warhol on Basquiat

Warhol on Basquiat - The Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pictures

Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s fascinating relationship continues to captivate the art world. When Warhol, already a global icon and elder statesman of New York cool, met Basquiat, a rising star from the graffiti scene, they forged an electrifying personal and professional bond.

This book, created in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Basquiat’s estate, offers an intimate portrait of their partnership. Featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, excerpts from Warhol’s legendary diaries, collaborative artworks, and ephemera, it captures the complexities and extremes of their connection.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s downtown New York, the book also spotlights icons like Madonna, Grace Jones, Keith Haring, and Fela Kuti. Warhol on Basquiat is a raw, touching, and sardonic glimpse into the lives of two of modern art’s brightest stars.