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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon by Doug Woodham
Forthcoming from W. W. Norton on October 14, 2025, Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon is the first major biography of the artist in over 25 years. Written by art-world insider Doug Woodham and based on more than 100 interviews, the book offers a deeply researched and revelatory look at Basquiat’s life, art, and posthumous rise to global fame.
Woodham examines Basquiat’s complex identity, childhood trauma, and struggles with addiction—topics often glossed over in institutional narratives. He also uncovers the pivotal role of collectors, gallerists, and Basquiat’s father in reviving interest in the artist’s work after his death. With 54 illustrations and never-before-told stories, this book not only humanizes Basquiat but also pulls back the curtain on how cultural icons are made—and remade—by the art world.
Publication Date: October 14, 2025 (Available for pre-order)
Pages: 296
Size: 6 inches x 9 inches
Publisher: W.W. Norton
Composition: Hardcover
Price: $34.95
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