Jean-Michel Basquiat
December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988

Painter, Street Artist, Social Commentator
Basquiat’s work turned the art world upside down with its graphic boldness and devotion to the streets.

Basquiat lived and had a studio at 57 Great Jones Street, a former stable owned by friend and mentor Andy Warhol.

Narrated by Serge Ossorguine
Music: Liquid Liquid and the Lounge Lizards

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