Poetics of the Gesture Schiele Twombly Basquiat 2014 Nahmad Contemporary

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Published by Nahmad Contemporary in New York in 2014, Poetics of the Gesture accompanied the exhibition that united three of the most visceral artists of the twentieth century: Egon Schiele, Cy Twombly, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Curated by Dieter Buchhart, this striking volume explores how each artist engaged with line, body, and gesture as an essential element of expression. From Schiele’s raw figuration to Twombly’s frenetic marks and Basquiat’s explosive imagery, the book highlights their shared intensity while underscoring their singular voices.

The volume showcases high-quality reproductions of drawings, paintings, and mixed-media works by all three artists, paired with critical essays from Glenn O’Brien, Tobias C. Natter, and others. For collectors of Basquiat, Twombly, or Schiele, this book offers not only a record of a landmark exhibition but also a beautifully produced object in its own right, capturing the raw, gestural energy that defines these modern masters.

A must-have for serious collectors of Schiele, Twombly, or Basquiat, this exhibition catalog embodies the fierce lyricism of three generations of modern art. And there’s not many out there.