“Artist Jean Michel Basquiat is currently on an international tour. Two years ago, Basquiat was better known as Samo - one of a band of graffiti artists who gained international fame for the very work the mayor is trying to eliminate.” - Craig Unger (p. 28)New York Magazine, July 26, 1982
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A survey of early 1980’s culture, Craig Unger’s classic article provided readers a comprehensive guide to New York City’s Artistic underbelly. Jean-Michel Basquiat is mentioned briefly in relation to his rapid rise to frame and the price for his work. This issue also features an article on Ed Ruscha by Kay Larson.
Relevant Article: Craig Unger, “The Sixties Had Protest. The Seventies Had Narcissism. And the Eighties Have Attitude.” pgs. 24-32
New York Magazine
Vol. 15, No. 29, July 26, 1982
Ed. Edward Kosner
keywords: basquiat; andy warhol; william burroughs; laurie anderson; fred brathwaite; edit deak; julian schnabel; david salle; ann magnuson; ed ruscha; kay larson
