Seeing Loud: Basquiat and Music

Published by Gallimard, Seeing Loud explores the deep connection between Jean-Michel Basquiat’s art and the music that shaped his world. Jazz, hip-hop, and punk pulse through his paintings, revealing rhythm as both subject and structure. Featuring essays, archival images, and rare works, the book traces how sound informed Basquiat’s creative language and cultural impact. A vivid portrait of an artist who painted as he listened — spontaneous, layered, and alive.