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Widow Basquiat Jennifer Clement

Widow Basquiat By Jennifer Clement

Widow Basquiat by Jennifer Clement


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Summary

A tender and moving account of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life as seen through the eyes of his muse and lover, Suzanne.

Widow Basquiat Summary

Widow Basquiat: A Memoir by Jennifer Clement

A tender and moving account of Jean-Michel Basquiat's life as seen through the eyes of his muse and lover, Suzanne. The book describes their often destructive and desperate relationship, which in turn could also be utterly loving, respectful and understanding. It is about their need for each other, for drugs, for comprehension, for recognition and to conquer the demons from their pasts. This is the story of Basquiat's life rarely documented, out of the spotlight, and behind that so very well known eighties art scene. His influence on and from Andy Warhol, Madonna. Keith Haring, Fab 5 Freddie and Debbie Harry, his increasing income and spiralling drug taking.

Widow Basquiat Reviews

a brilliant account of the relationship between Basquiat and his muse and lover...a compelling book that leaves a giant sized lump in the throat...Clement hypnotises us with a vivid portrait of Basquiat, powerfully evoking his inventiveness as an artist. * * Independent on Sunday * *
Widow Basquiat is truly unique and continues to resonate long after you've closed the final page. * * Straight no Chaser * *
'Widow Basquiat is different...builds up into an engrossing narrative which details nearly all the pivotal events of Basquiat's short life. It's a refreshing angle on a story that could easily have veered into myth-making or melodrama....Clement offers far more clues to the cryptic symbols which litter his paintings than any art critic could. * * The Times * *
breathlessly recounted * * The Big Issue * *

About Jennifer Clement

Jennifer Clement is a poet, biographer and novelist. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies. She was part of the NYC art scene during the early eighties but she now lives in Mexico City. She was recently the recipient of the Sistema Nacional de Creadores, a grant awarded in Mexico for outstanding contributions to literature, whose previous recipients include Carlos Fuentes and Octavio Paz. She is also co-founder and director of the San Miguel Poetry Week.

Additional information

GOR012455824
9780862419318
086241931X
Widow Basquiat: A Memoir by Jennifer Clement
Used - Like New
Paperback
Canongate Books
20000101
196
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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