Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer
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He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock star of the early ’80s New York art scene.
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer
Preview: 9/14/2018 | 3m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a rock star of the early ’80s New York art scene.
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Basquiat and Warhol's Portrait
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How Basquiat amazed Andy Warhol with a portrait. (1m 58s)
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On Jean-Michel's first and most vivid childhood memory. (1m 27s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...