BASQUIAT, THE BLUE RIBBON PAINTINGS, AND THE ART OF REPRODUCTION

The "Blue Ribbon paintings" represent a pivotal moment in Jean-Michel Basquiat's career. Created in 1984 during a period of intense experimentation by the artist, the mixed-media compositions combine the vibrancy of acrylic paint and oil stick with the reproducibility of silkscreen, blurring the lines between painting and printmaking. Taking these richly textured canvases as a point of departure, this book sheds critical light on Basquiat's radical engagements with replication and reproductive media, situating his work within postmode...[Read more]