Widow Basquiat: A Love Story

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.

This book definitely touched my heart as it highlighted the sad truth about trauma bonding and its lasting effects. Unfortunately this was not just their tale but rather a lot of others folks who bonded over trauma and had addictions they couldn’t help each other overcome. A sad but good book.

I bought this book for my husband, and he really enjoyed it. At first, the unusual writing style bothered him, but by 50 pages in, he'd become used to it. He has always been a huge fan of Basquiat's art, but knew little about him as a person. So, he was very disturbed by many of the revelations in this book about Basquiat's true character. For a man who is very respectful of women, the book was almost too much. But ultimately, he came out with a greater understanding of the artist and the art. My husband is a successful artist, so it meant a lot to him to see how Basquiat operated during his depressingly short life. I have not read the book, because honestly the writing style puts me off also. But for a unique look into the artist's tragic life, this book is priceless. And Suzanne's story is one of a woman who really beat the odds. Overall, this book comes highly recommended by Mr. Willis.

The only reason I put this book down as I was reading it was to look up a person or a picture referenced or to play the music mentioned. The writing is exquisitely simple and evocative. The structure is brilliant. I loved every second of this experience.

Loved the book; more about the relationship with his girlfriend than about his art. But for fans of contemporary art, well worth the read. Excellent book.

It's been a while since I picked up a book I couldn't put down. This was definitely one of them. It's short, but leaves you with a feeling as if you were there. You know those books that make you feel like you are in a cloud of something else for a short while? The ones that leave you thinking about things when you are done with them? This is one of those. I could imagine myself right along side. it is very well written and a joy to read. I loved it and so did my daughter.

This book is mostly about Suzanne Mallouk, whose nickname was "Widow Basquiat." The chapters are all very short one to two page "pieces" that sound like something that would be read aloud at a standup performance or off Broadway theater. Many of the pieces have a first person feel. Some pieces are not stories at all such as "What Furniture Feels Like: A chair feels like a slap. A table feels like a kick. A lamp feels like a punch. A door feels like a shove, but it can be opened." The later entries where Basquiat comes into the story feel like diary entries of Suzanne's. For more biographical or art-related essays of Basquiat you should seek out one of his art monographs. For Basquiat completists wanting more Basquiat then you will probably already be buying this. But for the casual Basquiat fan I wouldn't recommend this as a way to get to learn about Basquiat.

A quick and interesting walk through the inside of the art club scene of the 80's as depicted through the love affair of Basquiat and Suzanne things we have heard before and others we have not. I'm always fascinated by the inner stories of this time as ok live ed d through them myself in LA. Poetic. Memories of what it is to be young to live free and to create and those that live through it and those that die by it. It was a fast and enjoyable ride.

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

very beautiful story