Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) by Tamra Davis via Youtube
So much more than just an artist, the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat was so many things brilliant things at once.
Considered one of the most influential artists of all time. The work of Jean-Michel Basquiat conveyed socio-political criticism, the re-imagination of art (by Van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock, Da Vinci), anthropology and more.
This vivid, intimate honest and compelling documentary by filmmaker Tamra Davis, is built around an interview with Davis and Becky Johnston (both were friends of the artist) shot by Davis of Jean-Michel Basquiat twenty years ago.
Davis pieces her interview footage of Basquiat with close-up footage of Basquiat (both at play and painting), his work, his inspiration, rare footage of Basquiat press interviews and commentary from the likes of Fab 5 Freddy, Diego Cortez, Rene Ricard and Larry Gagosian etc.
Charting from the days of his underground text based graffiti to international acclaim. The documentary reinforces his singular and inimitable genius.
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2 Responses to “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child”
I cant believe no one commented on this(then again I can). By far one of the best and greatest documentaries/autobiographies I have ever seen in my entire life. I watched this about a year ago on Netflix and never felt more inspired in my entire life. Basquiat by far was an incredible artist and his inspiration lives on in me and my friends here in New York. Thank you for putting him on your very widely read blog Marian. You have shared one of the greatest gifts with your subscribers, Thank you. xo
I cant believe no one commented on this(then again I can). By far one of the best and greatest documentaries/autobiographies I have ever seen in my entire life. I watched this about a year ago on Netflix and never felt more inspired in my entire life. Basquiat by far was an incredible artist and his inspiration lives on in me and my friends here in New York. Thank you for putting him on your very widely read blog Marian. You have shared one of the greatest gifts with your subscribers, Thank you. xo
Lisa it was a pleasure to share this video. Basquiat inspires me to no end.