American Masters

Basquiat: Rage to Riches

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.

Jean-Michel Basquiat Trailer

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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.

Previews + Extras

  • Basquiat and Warhol's Portrait: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Basquiat and Warhol's Portrait

    S32 E7 - 1m 58s

    Artists discuss how Jean-Michel Basquiat painted a portrait of himself with Andy Warhol minutes after taking Polaroids together.

  • Basquiat's Childhood Accident: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Basquiat's Childhood Accident

    S32 E7 - 1m 27s

    Jean-Michel Basquiat and his sister Lisane on his childhood car accident and how he became influenced by the famous book, Gray's Anatomy.

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