On this program we see a rare interview with the mercurial painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, conducted in 1981 in his studio on Crosby Street, in SOHO. Basquiat, an internationally renowed as well as the ...

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 show at Gagosian Beverly Hills showcases the paintings that the artist made in Los Angeles during the early 1980s: “It’s still an under-appreciated part of Jean-Michel’s career.” By Hadley ...

Brant has cogently influenced the legacy of Basquiat on several fronts, but the artist and his work remain gloriously defiant. Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Brant Foundation, installation view (all ...

Visitors to “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure,” now in Los Angeles, walk through the late artist’s studio and connect with him on a personal level Dina Gachman - Contributing writer In the ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat never lived to see his full potential, but his legacy remains celebrated around the world. The legendary New York artist reached commercial success in the 1980's and was one of ...