Basquiat, Jean-Michel. (1960–1988) & Warhol, Andy. (1928–1987). "Collaborations" - 1986 Catalogue SIGNED BY BOTH. Tokyo, JAPAN: Akira Ikeda Gallery. 1986. First. A rare copy of this catalogue signed boldly on the front cover by both artists, Warhol signing in black marker and Basquiat in brown marker. Oblong 4to. Softbound. First edition. Exhibition catalog illustrated in color throughout. With an exhibition checklist. Light handling marks, overall very fine.
Published only in Japan, this is the catalogue issued in conjunction with a 1986 Tokyo gallery exhibition of five of the collaborative paintings produced by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat during 1985 and 1986. These works were the culmination of their friendship, one which began awkwardly in the late 70's with the younger artist breathlessly hawking his postcard paintings to his idol. By 1983 through the intercession of Page Powell (Basquiat's lover and Warhol's friend) and Bruno Bischofberger (Warhol's Swiss dealer) the two artists developed a friendship. During this time, Basquiat makes frequent appearances in Warhol's diaries: traveling, exercising, and attending parties together. Eventually, the two began work on the paintings that would constitute the bulk of the 1985 Tony Shafrazi show and this subsequent exhibition.
Basquiat, Jean-Michel. (1960–1988) & Warhol, Andy. (1928–1987). "Collaborations" - 1986 Catalogue SIGNED BY BOTH. Tokyo, JAPAN: Akira Ikeda Gallery. 1986. First. A rare copy of this catalogue signed boldly on the front cover by both artists, Warhol signing in black marker and Basquiat in brown marker. Oblong 4to. Softbound. First edition. Exhibition catalog illustrated in color throughout. With an exhibition checklist. Light handling marks, overall very fine.
Published only in Japan, this is the catalogue issued in conjunction with a 1986 Tokyo gallery exhibition of five of the collaborative paintings produced by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat during 1985 and 1986. These works were the culmination of their friendship, one which began awkwardly in the late 70's with the younger artist breathlessly hawking his postcard paintings to his idol. By 1983 through the intercession of Page Powell (Basquiat's lover and Warhol's friend) and Bruno Bischofberger (Warhol's Swiss dealer) the two artists developed a friendship. During this time, Basquiat makes frequent appearances in Warhol's diaries: traveling, exercising, and attending parties together. Eventually, the two began work on the paintings that would constitute the bulk of the 1985 Tony Shafrazi show and this subsequent exhibition.