Jean-Michel Basquiat by Rudy Chiappini

Controversial cult artist, enfant terrible of the art world, friend of Haring and Warhol, and both idol and a victim of the art scene of the 80s, Jean Michel Basquiat was a legend in his own lifetime. This catalog, published in conjunction with the major retrospective at the Lugano Museum of Modern Art, provides an excellent overview of Basquiat's life and work. As an African and American painter, Basquiat has made a significant impact on the history of contemporary art.