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Jean-Michel Basquiat was an artist.
Personal Information
Born December 22, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY; died of a cocaine-heroin overdose August 12, 1988, in New York City; son of Gerard (an accountant) and Matilde Basquiat.
Education: Attended City as School, Brooklyn, NY.
Career
Began painting SAMO graffiti messages on walls around SoHo, 1977; sold painted sweatshirts and postcards and performed in the experimental band Gray, New York, 1977-80; paintings exhibited in first group show, "New York/New Wave," New York, 1981; first one-man show, Modena, Italy, 1981; first one-man show in the U.S., Annina Nosei Gallery, New York, 1982; became youngest artist ever included in prestigious international survey of contemporary art, "Documenta," Kassel, Germany, 1982; paintings included in Museum of Modern Art's re-opening exhibition, "International Survey of Painting and Sculpture," New York, 1984; Basquiat-Warhol collaborative show, Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, 1985; first museum retrospective, Whitney Museum of American Art, 1992. Paintings and drawings exhibited in 37 galleries (group and one-man shows) throughout the U.S. (including New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, St. Louis, Norfolk, and Boca Raton) and worldwide (including Paris, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich, Bologna, Montreal, and Seoul), 1981-88.
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His Haitian background, the book, "Grey's Anatomy," his life on the streets in SoHo (Manhattan), the Punk movement, his friendship with Andy Warhol, and his addiction to heroin.
he does street art. i mean that he draws gratify on street walls and sidewalks. that what he became famous for. does this help???? well his art made him famous basically.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960 and died on August 12, 1988. Jean-Michel Basquiat would have been 27 years old at the time of death or 54 years old today.
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What was jean Michel basquiat dad name?
Jean-Michel Basquiat's dad is named Gérard Basquiat. (The second e in his first name should have an accent, but it is not always used in this country). Gerard, now retired, was an accountant born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti who moved to Brooklyn in 1955. Jean-Michel, born 1960, was his first child.More about Jean-Michel's relationship with his Gérard in Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Biography, by Eric Fretz, Greenwood Press, 2010.Gérard was also interviewed about his son's work in the book Jean-Michel Basquiat 1981: The Studio of the Street (New York: Deitch Projects; Milan: Charta, 2007), p. 90.
What materials did Jean Michel Basquiat use to make his artworks?
jean michel basquiat like the idea of a grafftti, punk rock and neo expressionfor his style of work, so for his style of work he used paint and spray cans to come up with an amazing thing!!!xx
When did Jean-Michel Folon die?
Jean-Marc Boivin died in 1990.
Where did Basquiat go to art school?
Jean-Michel Basquiat did not attend formal art school. He learned at City as School in Brooklyn, NY where he met his friend (and classmate) Al Diaz. The two young men took up graffiti art around the streets of New York. He lived a difficult and lonely life, got his start with graffiti and selling postcards until he was discovered in the early 1980s. Unfortunately, Basquiat did not live to see his full potential blossom. He died of a drug overdose in 1988. There's a great movie based on his life. It's called "Basquiat" and it was directed by Julian Schnabel. It was released in 1996.
When was Jean-Michel Bombardier born?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier died on February 18, 1964 at the age of 56.
How Jean-Michel Basquiat unique?
how is jean-michel basquiat unique
What has the author Jean-Michel Basquiat written?
Jean-Michel Basquiat has written: 'Dipinti'
What is Jean-Michel Basquiat's birthday?
Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960.
When did Jean-Michel Basquiat die?
Jean-Michel Basquiat died on August 12, 1988 at the age of 27.
Who are jean-Michel basquiat siblings?
Ms.T.Hinkson
What are the names of jean Michel basquiat's sisters?
lisane basQuiat and Jeanine heriveaux
How old was Jean-Michel Basquiat when he died?
Jean-Michel Basquiat died on August 12, 1988 at the age of 27.
What are the ratings and certificates for Jean-Michel Basquiat The Radiant Child - 2010?
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Radiant Child - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:NC-16
Who was jean-Michel basquiat married to?
Jean-Michel Basquiat was never married. Though he was quite a "player" and had may girlfriends such as Madonna and Suzanne Mallouk, he never married.
Who was Warhol's favorite graffiti artist?
Jean-Michel Basquiat.
What was jean Michel basquiat dad name?
Jean-Michel Basquiat's dad is named Gérard Basquiat. (The second e in his first name should have an accent, but it is not always used in this country). Gerard, now retired, was an accountant born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti who moved to Brooklyn in 1955. Jean-Michel, born 1960, was his first child.More about Jean-Michel's relationship with his Gérard in Jean-Michel Basquiat: A Biography, by Eric Fretz, Greenwood Press, 2010.Gérard was also interviewed about his son's work in the book Jean-Michel Basquiat 1981: The Studio of the Street (New York: Deitch Projects; Milan: Charta, 2007), p. 90.
How old is jean Michel basquiat?
Jean Michel Basquiat isn't alive anymore. However when he died, he was 27 years old. He was born December 22, 1960 and died on August 12, 1988.
