Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossroads

Discover the Untold Story of a Legendary Friendship in Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossroads. Experience the rare and intimate moments captured by photographer and artist Lee Jaffe in Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossroads. This compelling volume offers an unfiltered, authentic view of the friendship, collaboration, and travels between Jaffe and Basquiat in 1983, as they journeyed through Japan, Thailand, and Switzerland.
Through Jaffe’s lens, witness Basquiat not just as an artist, but as a person—smiling on a bullet train in Kyoto, immersed in the creative process in St. Moritz, and radiating the magnetic energy that defined his work and life. Alongside these rare images, Jaffe's personal anecdotes and memories provide a unique glimpse into the raw, unapologetic spirit of a young artist at the height of his groundbreaking career.

Jaffe and Basquiat’s connection went beyond art. Their shared love of reggae music and mutual respect for cultural icons like Bob Marley created a bond that transcended creative boundaries. In Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossroads, Jaffe reflects on these moments and the powerful energy that fueled their collaborations, offering an unforgettable tribute to one of the art world’s greatest legends.

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• Dimensions: 9-3/4 x 11-3/4
• 224 pages