A few years ago I was used to hearing a lot about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Today I hear little although, I think his paintings resonate with us on many levels. I think another viewing of his work would be in order about now.
Observations: Basquiat in photographic notes from the underground:
“In a modestly sized apartment on the Lower East of New York, the writing remains on the wall. Despite a childlike charm, they’re no ordinary scribblings and the resident, Nicholas Taylor, has no intention of whitewashing over them. Originating from the hand of Jean-Michel Basquiat, they’re a reminder of a close friendship that was curtailed by the untimely passing of the artist, aged 27 in 1988. Taylor was part of a very small tight-knit circle of friends that Basquiat trusted as his career spiralled. ‘All Jean wanted was someone to sit and watch him paint. To be quiet with him,’ reminisces Taylor. ‘I really believe he is the most important painter of the late 20th century.'”
(Via The Independent – Features.)