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From: frank sholar Category: Art Date: 29 December 2008 Time: 12:46 PM Review: Not a good Basquiat, but good to finally see a Basquait on the walls of this terrible monstrosity of a gallery. I'm sorry that Basquiat gets such a bad critical reception in this country. Or at least I'm sorry that old boring face Serota doesn't give more of a toss for good art. The Basquiat and Clemente painting look new, like 2008 new (but better of course), the Schnabel about 2003 new and the rest, especially old Sandro Chia 1982 and aging fast. I like the story about Saatchi selling his Chia's all at once and decreasing the value. I'd say the value was decreased due to their rubbishness. The Clemete is excellent though and well worth the trip.