Jean-Michel Basquiat would go on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, but before that he was a homeless graffiti artist in New York’s Lower East Side.
Depicted through revealing interviews from close friends at the time, this early portrait of a key figure in American Neo-Expressionism also reveals the context in which the late modernist movement was formed, showcasing a community inspired by street art and hip-hop culture, revolting against the popular minimalist movements of the time.
Exploring both Basquiat and Neo-Expressionism, this documentary is an ideal introduction to Senior Cycle Visual Studies content areas 2 and 3.
Contains references to sex and drug use.
- Year2018
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation 15+
- DirectorSara Driver
Jean-Michel Basquiat would go on to become one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, but before that he was a homeless graffiti artist in New York’s Lower East Side.
Depicted through revealing interviews from close friends at the time, this early portrait of a key figure in American Neo-Expressionism also reveals the context in which the late modernist movement was formed, showcasing a community inspired by street art and hip-hop culture, revolting against the popular minimalist movements of the time.
Exploring both Basquiat and Neo-Expressionism, this documentary is an ideal introduction to Senior Cycle Visual Studies content areas 2 and 3.
Contains references to sex and drug use.
- Year2018
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation 15+
- DirectorSara Driver
