An upcoming documentary is in the works about Jean-Michel Basquiat and his artwork. “Jean-Michel Basquiat was one of the most electric artists of all time. He left behind a body of work that continues ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most captivating artists of his generation, has been the subject of countless exhibitions delving into his triumphant (albeit fugacious) career. But a new show now on ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s first brush with Switzerland came in 1982 when he made his debut at Galerie Bruno Bischofberger in Zurich. While New York City remained his creative stomping ground, the ...

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1982 James Van der Zee Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art After repeated visits to the Jean-Michel Basquiat “King Pleasure” exhibit at Starrett-Lehigh, what this show ...

The year is 1981. “Rapture” is Blondie’s second single from their fifth studio album—it’s been in the number one spot for weeks—and it’s the first ever rap video to be shown on MTV. And there he is: ...

A new book, ‘Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Head – The Mind,’ highlights the artist’s portraits of heads, with text by Sophia Heriveaux and a foreword by Larry Warsh Published by No More Rulers, the ...

The Wu swordsman explained why the legendary crew didn’t collaborate with the 6 God on the 2013 hit. 7 hours ago Also contributing to King Pleasure are Basquiat’s sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine ...