New York Superstars & Jean-Michel Basquiat

A vibrant journey through 1980s New York, where Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, and Schnabel redefined contemporary art through collaboration and innovation. Accompanies an exhibition at Casa Cavazzini, Udine Italy 16 December 2026 - 2 May 2027.

This volume explores the dynamic artistic landscape of 1980s New York through the work of some of its most influential protagonists: Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Julian Schnabel, and Francesco Clemente.

Bringing together key works from a transformative decade, the book highlights the creative energy that shaped New York’s cultural scene, where painting, music, performance, film, street art, and popular culture constantly intersected. The artists featured in the exhibition shared a common spirit of experimentation, expanding Warhol’s groundbreaking vision and embracing new forms of artistic expression.

A particular focus is devoted to the collaborative projects that defined the period, including the celebrated partnerships between Warhol and Basquiat and the collaborative works created by Warhol, Basquiat, and Clemente. These exchanges reveal an artistic ecosystem in which collaboration was not merely a working method but a fundamental creative principle.

Richly illustrated and accompanied by critical essays, the volume offers a compelling overview of one of the most innovative and influential moments in contemporary art history.