The other day while I was surfing on going.com I came across a free event I could not believe: an exhibition of the collaborative work of pop artists Basquiat and Warhol. I had seen downtown 81 and the movie Basquiat. In addition, I have seen both of their prints throughout new york city and in books of course. But to be in front of their actual original work, I was down for the challenge and the inspiration.
So Yesterday, I headed to Van De Weghe Fine Art Gallery at 521 W. 23rd St. in Manhattan. I stepped over the threshold, ignored the rude lady at the desk, and explored the huge and hip art of two of the coolest artists of the past century.
August 4th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
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