In 1976, Jean Michel Basquiat began "writing" his unique brand of graffiti throughout Manhattan under the name "SAMO." His work from the first consisted of conceptual, enigmatic combinations of words and symbols, executed with the curt simplicity of a late Roman inscription.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 03/28/11

Jean-Philippe Delhomme, illustrator of Interview's May design portfolio, may be Western Civilization's most literate (and/or literary) illustrator. He's got a new book out, and an exhibition in New York.  ARTICLE PUBLISHED: 04/24/09