"The exhibition will take over Brooklyn's Bishop Gallery, offering a rare look at the artist before the fame, the auctions and the mythology."
"Much of the work on view comes from the collection of Alexis Adler, who lived with Basquiat during a crucial stretch from 1979 to 1980."
"Adler's images are considered among the most revealing visual records of Basquiat's early life, documenting the moment just before Basquiat's meteoric rise."
"The exhibition doubles as the launch of the Bishop Arts & Research Center (BARC), a new initiative focused on preserving and sharing cultural histories."
The exhibition 'Our Friend, Jean: Early Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat' will take place at Brooklyn's Bishop Gallery from May 13-17. It features a personal collection of Basquiat's early works and intimate photographs, highlighting his life before achieving fame. Much of the artwork is sourced from Alexis Adler, who lived with Basquiat during 1979-1980. The exhibition aims to provide insight into Basquiat's early years as part of the graffiti duo SAMO and includes contributions from other collectors and friends. It also marks the launch of the Bishop Arts & Research Center.
Read at Time Out New York
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