Rome Pays Off - Jean-Michel Basquiat "In Italian" Wire-O Notebook

This hardcover journal from designer label ROME PAYS OFF celebrates Jean-Michel Basquiat's iconic "IN ITALIAN" artwork—a masterwork layering cultural symbols, anatomical references, and street vernacular across the front and back covers. The 160 lined pages are printed on FSC-certified paper and bound with silver Wire-O rings, creating a durable canvas for notes, sketches, and thoughts. Basquiat's "IN ITALIAN" (1983) distills his artistic DNA: the profile of George Washington, Latin verse, "Crown of Thorns," and fragmented imagery that nod to pop culture, comics, and art history. Each element speaks to his restless curiosity—a visual language that refuses singular meaning. Compact at 5.8 x 8.3 inches (14.8 x 21 cm), the notebook travels well, whether for studio work or daily reflection. Licensed by Artestar, New York. © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.