


“Drawings”, 1984, Exhibition Invite Mary Boone Gallery NYC
1984
Produced in 1984 to accompany the "Drawings" exhibition at Mary Boone Gallery in New York, this lithograph on paper takes the form of a three-fold, double-sided exhibition brochure whose six panels collectively function as a compact survey of some of the most consequential artistic voices of the decade. Five of those panels carry color illustrations contributed by a remarkable cross-section of painters, with Basquiat appearing alongside Troy Brauntuch, Gary Stephan, David Salle, Eric Fischl, Georg Baselitz, Francesco Clemente, Mario Cucchi, Jörg Immendorff, Per Kirkeby, Markus Lüpertz, A.R. Penck, and Sigmar Polke. The convergence of these names under one roof, and within one object, reflects the particular energy of the mid-1980s New York scene, when Neo-Expressionism, figuration, and raw mark-making were reshaping the conversation on both sides of the Atlantic. What distinguishes this piece for collectors is its dual status as document and artwork. Bearing Basquiat's signature and measuring 27.9 by 23.5 centimeters, it carries the intimacy and directness of printed ephemera while preserving the cultural weight of a moment when Basquiat was firmly established at the center of the contemporary art world. Mary Boone Gallery was among the most influential platforms of the era, and an invitation bearing this roster of artists carries genuine historical significance. Slight age toning consistent with its four decades of provenance only affirms its authenticity, and its origins from a private New York collection further ground its credibility.
- Medium
- Lithograph on paper
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- Signed
- Yes
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- Gallery · VINCE fine arts/ephemera
For Sale — $250
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