Art lovers and Basquiat fans have a major release to celebrate this summer: Jean‑Michel Basquiat: Made on Market Street, an expansive hardcover catalog published by Gagosian and Rizzoli documenting one of the artist’s most prolific Los Angeles periods.
What the Book Covers
Exclusive Exhibition Coverage: The volume accompanies the first-ever exhibition focused solely on works Basquiat produced in Los Angeles between November 1982 and May 1984, particularly during his time on Venice’s Market Street, hosted at Gagosian Beverly Hills.
Showcasing ~30 Artworks: Nearly thirty pieces are reproduced, including celebrated works like Hollywood Africans, Horn Players, and pieces incorporating fence‑slats from his courtyard—highlighting Basquiat’s experimental creative process.
Rich Archival Content: Alongside high‑quality reproductions are installation photos, period ephemera, exhibition reviews, and never-before-published studio snapshots.
In‑Depth Insights
The book features a compelling conversation between key figures in Basquiat’s life—Larry Gagosian, Fred Hoffman, filmmaker Tamra Davis, and Basquiat’s sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux—examining the impact of Los Angeles’s music scene, Basquiat’s edition experiments, and his complex relationship with institutional art worlds. It also includes a thoughtful essay by Fred Hoffman detailing Basquiat’s symbolic vocabulary and restless innovation during this pivotal era.
Book Specifics & Release Details
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, designed by Graphic Thought Facility, spanning 172 pages and sized at approximately 10.6 × 12.6 inches.
Publication Date: Available August 26, 2025, through Gagosian’s shop, Rizzoli, and major retailers like Barnes & Noble.
Price: Retailing at $100 USD, reflecting its status as a premium collector’s catalog.
Jean‑Michel Basquiat: Made on Market Street is essential for art historians, collectors, and fans eager to explore Basquiat’s transformative West Coast period. With its rich visual documentation, insider interviews, and scholarly insight, this beautifully produced volume establishes itself as a key resource for understanding Jean‑Michel Basquiat’s creative journey during his Los Angeles years.
