Little People Big Dreams, Jean-Michel Basquiat

Name: Little People Big Dreams, Jean-Michel Basquiat - ECLECTICIST
SKU: BKLD06600
Price: 13.00 EUR
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Jean-Michel Basquiat was a pioneering figure in the graffiti street art movement, born in Brooklyn to a Puerto Rican mother and a Haitian father. His interest in the human form was ignited at a young age by a copy of Gray’s Anatomy given to him by his mother during a recuperation period. He gained early recognition with the graffiti duo SAMO, creating cryptic messages in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, eventually transitioning into the New York gallery scene and achieving international fame. The book features unique illustrations and includes a biographical timeline and historical photos that detail Basquiat’s impactful life.

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BKLD06600 Kids Books Brand: Little People, Big Dreams

Meet Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer.

Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager, he gained recognition as part of the graffito duo SAMO that spray-painted cryptic messages and images around the landscape of Manhattan's Lower East Side. He eventually made his way to the New York gallery scene and on to international acclaim. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant artist's life.