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Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Offs

The Offs
Artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat 
Title: The Offs
Medium: Mixed Media
Edition: 2500
Size: 12" x 12" x 0"
Year: 1984
Markings: unsigned, other, With letter of authentication hand signed by the publisher.
ORIGINAL LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH BY BASQUIAT CREATED FOR PUNK ROCK GROUP "THE OFFS" IN 1984. In 1983 Basquiat became friendly with the punk rock group "The Offs." He wanted to play in the band, but was not good enough. Instead he did a drawing for The Off's first record album cover and was paid $500 for his effort. Warhol, who was friendly with the group's producer, had Interview Magazine music critic Glenn O'Brien write up a review of The Offs. O'Brien mentions that Basquiat created the album cover. Limited edition, with hand-signed letter of authentication from publisher, as well as photocopy of Interview Magazine article. Another impression has been exhibited in New Museum show of album covers. Handsomely framed, with two sided frame to show the back of the album, with the attritubution from Jean-Michel.
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