New York Superstars & Jean-Michel Basquiat – Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Italy

Casa Cavazzini, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Udine, opens a dedicated monographic exhibition on Jean‑Michel Basquiat on 16 December 2026, running through 2 May 2027

Jean‑Michel Basquiat & New York Superstars at Casa Cavazzini

Casa Cavazzini, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Udine, opens a dedicated monographic exhibition on Jean‑Michel Basquiat on 16 December 2026 , running through 2 May 2027 . The show reconstructs the artistic environment of downtown New York in the 1970s and 1980s, emphasizing connections between painting, screen printing and street culture.

What the exhibition features

The itinerary gathers works by key figures who influenced or collaborated with Basquiat, offering insight into the creative network that shaped his career. Featured artists include Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Francesco Clemente, Julian Schnabel and Kenny Scharf . The exhibition is curated by Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer.

Why visit

The show reconstructs artistic relationships and the crossovers between art, music and street culture that characterizes post-punk and pop New York. It’s an opportunity to see international works in dialogue with the museum’s permanent collection, highlighting the shift from urban avant-garde to the art market.

Practical information

• Dates: 16 December 2026 – 2 May 2027
• Venue: Casa Cavazzini, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, via Cavour 14, Udine
• Curators: Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer
• Artists on display: Jean‑Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Francesco Clemente, Julian Schnabel, Kenny Scharf
• Advance tickets: expected to go on sale from mid‑September (prices and concessions to be announced)

Visitor tips

• Book tickets online to avoid queues, especially on weekends and during the holiday season.
• Consider visiting on weekdays for fewer crowds.
• Pair the exhibition with the museum’s permanent collection to explore national and international dialogues.