Widow Basquiat: A Memoir (Canons)

I heard about this book on a Good Read on radio 4, so thought I’d have a go. I wasn’t disappointed. I liked the way this book was written, it had a poetic feel to it. It was moving, and sad in places and gives a touching account of a beautiful life.

Read this compulsively after hearing it reviewed on Radio 4’s A Good Read. An excellent book which gives an insight into the club and drugs scene in NYC in the 70s and 80s. Brought back a few memories for me of that time, even though I wasn’t there, I’m of the same generation. Highly recommended short read.

This is a very interesting story, well written and heart-felt, but gives you only a very limited perspective on the man and artist. If you're not looking to find an abundance of info on Basquiat, and you enjoy great life and love stories, this will more than do.

Enjoyed this.

A fascinating insight to life of an artist muse in NewYork.

Tragic, romantic and very rock'n'roll - this beautifully written little easy read left me sobbing my heart out and aching to share and discuss it - hence the title of the review - it's going to be our first book. For Basquiat, Warhol, Art, 80's and New York lovers this is a treat, but don't expect a reference book on the period, there's more to this than that.

It’s a good book and i read it in one day ,so it isn’t boring however it is a weird book and it’s really hard to describe because of the format of it.

A good novel. Most about the woman of the title, of course. She has an indulgent character, very moved by her deep love. If we are looking for Basquiat's work insights, there are a few, but precise and of first hand. Basquiat appears like a romantic hero, living in poverty till his celebration by the critics. He looks like another Modigliani by many sides of his unquiet and suspicious personality. There is another end for artists than drug addiction. Basquiat did not find it, alas. The title character is strong, well depicted, often moving. We are surprised that she went through such a terrific love affair.

This takes you into the world of the artist as viewed from his long time 'wife' ' lover.' This book is deeply subjective and written in a manner that gives insight in a way that can never truly be captured by a more scholarly approach to his life. Well worth a read if you want to get a more nuanced understanding of Basquiat.

I have read this book at least five times. It's my go - to when I need a Basquait fix. The compelling thing about this artist is that his narrative is being constructed by the people who knew him - a clique of New York artists - many of whom are still alive. Now that Basquiat is taking his proper place in American Art History, a lot of people are coming out of the woodwork, ready to glom on, and this can be gross. Suzanne Mallouk however, is someone who intimately knew Jean-Michel, and hearing the story of Basquiat from her perspective is heart wrenching and fascinating. Jennifer Clement writes in a style that fits the subject matter, and this book adds to the historical narrative that has been spun around Jean-Michel and the New York art scene of the 1980's.

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The format was refreshing and made this an enjoyable read. Insights into 1980s art scene in New York. Stories from one who was on the inside.

Un libro interesante y entretenido. Bien escrito. Estaba en perfecto estado al recibirlo. Lo recomiendo 100%. Muchas gracias por todo.