Through the stories and words of his sisters Lisane Basquiat & Jeanine Heriveaux, along with supporting archival imagery and some never-before-seen works of art, VICE gets a unique look into the life and times of famed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Don't miss your chance to visit "Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure©”, the first exhibition of its kind featuring over 200 never-before-seen and rarely shown paintings, drawings, multimedia presentations, ephemera, and artifacts, that tell the story of Jean-Michel from an intimate perspective, intertwining his artistic endeavors with his personal life, influences, and the times in which he lived. Tickets are available here: https://kingpleasure.basquiat.com/tic...

"Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure©" the book available here: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/97808...

And check out "Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossroads" by Lee Jaffe available here: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/97808...

0:00 - 0:40 Intro
0:40 - 1:53 Childhood
1:53 - 2:39 Immigrant Roots
2:39 - 3:07 High School Years
3:07 - 3:45 Leaving Home
3:45 - 4:19 First Show
4:19 - 5:06 Papa, I Made It
5:06 - 6:16 Varied Interests
6:16 - 7:35 Breaking Barriers
7:35 - 8:40 Defending His Identity
8:40 - 9:41 Andy Warhol's Death
9:41 - 10:17 Losing Our Brother
10:17 - 11:47 Legacy

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