Jean-Michel Basquiat : King Pleasure Between Distance and Desire tried as hard as Claude

tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840–1926) to capture light itself on canvas

no painter has come close to the fantastical schemes of Hieronymus Bosch

In her hand

cloud-like forms swirl across the surface

Jean-Michel Basquiat : King Pleasure Between Distance and Desire tried as hard as ClaudeOrganized by Basquiats family, the exhibition and catalogue present over 200 never before or rarely seen works and artifacts, offering an intimate view of his art and influences, from music and pop culture to the Black experience and literature. Structured around key periods of his life, the book includes personal recollections and in depth interviews with surviving family members, illuminating the creative force and singular voice that continue to