Animal Navigation by Talbot Waterman
Al D az and Jean-Michel Basquiat stoked public intrigue in 1977 as teenagers when they began tagging their SAMO(c). writings throughout New York City.
The statements spoke to people, spoke about people, and sometimes spoke of nothing at all. What began as a cynical, yet clever joke among friends--eventually became a creative cornerstone for both artists--and a hallmark of NYC art historical accounts.
Everyone around town was asking,Who is SAMO? Basquiat's path was well laid when the pair gave up their anonymity to the Village Voice in December 1978, in exchange for $100. The ball was rolling. Within two years Basquiat would be a famous painter, abruptly leaving behind D az and street writings for the blue chip gallery circuit. D az became a regular player in the NYC music scene. SAMO(c). was dead. Ten years after that, Basquiat was also dead. But today, Albert D az is very much alive.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780716750246 |
| ISBN 10 | 0716750244 |
| Title | Animal Navigation |
| Author | Talbot Waterman |
| Series | Scientific American Library Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scientific American Library |
| Year published | 1988-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 243 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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