For the first time, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s family has organized a show of rare and never-before-seen works since the artist’s untimely death in 1988. The family has partnered with internationally acclaimed architect David Adjaye to design the exhibition, which launches April 9 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, at 601 West 26th Street in West Chelsea. — New York Yimby
The exhibition titled “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” will feature over 200 paintings, drawings, ephemera, and artifacts from the family’s collection. It will be divided into seven categories that cover the artist’s upbringing, family heritage, personal life, and career. A recreation of Basquiat’s New York City art studio will be featured. Adjaye Associates will transform the ground floor of the Starrett-Lehigh Building through the lens of Basquiat’s family.
Additionally, Italian design brand Arper will outfit the exhibition space to recreate the style of the Michael Todd VIP Room at the Palladium, a historic nightclub that Basquiat created two paintings for. The exhibit will span 15,000 square feet.
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