The United States vs Alfredo Martinez

(worldwide RELEASE DATE: July 21st 2026)

The United States vs Alfredo Martinez documents the life and work of New York City-based artist notorious for forging the works of artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. The book covers two shows: "Who Dares Wins' curated by Kenny Schachter and The United States VS Alfredo Martinez 2003 curated by James Fuentes. It is also important to note that Martinez was the studio manager and art maker for the Donald Baechler studio from 1994-1999 changing the course of many known artists including Tom Sachs. Finally, the book covers a time in China when Martinez worked with many influential characters including Ai Weiwei.