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Nicholas TaylorBasquiat 1979 by Nicholas Taylor (set of 9 Basquiat photographs)1979/Printed later
1979/Printed later
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Jean-Michel Basquiat by Nicholas Taylor 1979/2014:
The complete set of 9 works, shot in 1979 and recently exhibited at the The Philharmonie de Paris, as part of the heralded 2023 ‘Basquiat Soundtracks’ exhibition. Featured within is a rare photo taken by Basquiat on the same day (of Taylor with his faced bandaged). Superbly rendered on Hahnemühle Bütten archival paper.
Whilst Basquiat often provided glimpses into his conflicted character through his own art, Taylor’s photograph offers an intimate, and perhaps more honest, portrait from the outside. The clever exploration of light and dark reveals the dichotomies that divided the artist; both his fragile and playful, tender and brazen sides are unveiled at only 19 years old. A soft glow is cast across Basquiat’s face, communicating a tenderness and affection that only a close friend could capture.
Medium: Photogravure on Hahnemühle Bütten 350g paper. 2014.
Approximate image size of each: 14.75 x 22 inches
Overall dimensions including matting: 23.75 x 31.5 inches.
Limited edition of 10 + 3 AP’s. With each work hand signed and numbered 1 of 3 AP in the margins by Taylor.
Each in very good to excellent overall condition.
Provenance: Obtained directly from artist.
Literature/References:
Jean-Michel Basquiat 1981: The Studio of the Street; Jeffrey Deitch and Diego Cortez.
Basquiat: Boom For Real; Buchhart, Nairne & Johnson.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: Seeing Loud: Basquiat and Music; Desmaris, Buchhart, Bessiers.
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Nicholas Taylor’s well-documented photographs of his friendship with Jean-Michel Basquiat - a friendship which began when both collaborated on the historic New York No Wave band, “GRAY” in the late 1970s; before the two briefly lived together in the East Village has been exhibited at notable institutions such as: London’s Barbican; The Paris Philharmonic; Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; and the Museum of The City of New York.
Taylor (American b.1953) moved to New York in 1977 to pursue a career as a photographer and it was through the vibrant New York art scene that he came to know the young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat.
It was, in fact, his intimate portfolio of photographs documenting his friendship with Basquiat that rocketed Taylor to fame. The two would collaborate in the seminal No Wave band “Gray” and live together in the East Village, before Taylor launched a successful career as a DJ famous for track-looping.
His track “Suicide Mode” would later be used in the soundtrack for Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film “Basquiat."
Taylor has been directly referenced in at least two works by Basquiat and is responsible for first introducing the artist to Madonna before the two dated.
Taylor continues to live in New York, NY carrying the torch for Gray - with recently produced albums receiving critical acclaim.
- Creator:Nicholas Taylor (American)
- Creation Year:1979/Printed later
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
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- Gallery Location:NEW YORK, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU354314836772
Nicholas Taylor
Nicholas Taylor is a renowned photographer and musician. Taylor moved to New York in 1977 to pursue a career as a photographer, and it was through the vibrant New York art scene that he came to know the young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. It was, in fact, his intimate portfolio of photographs documenting his friendship with Basquiat that rocketed Taylor to fame. The two would collaborate in the No Wave band “Gray” before Taylor launched a successful career as a DJ famous for track-looping. His track Suicide Mode would later be used in the soundtrack for Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat.
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