Jay-Z is a man of exquisite taste across the board. From the brand of adult beverage he prefers, the songs he chooses to appear on, or who he gives a recommendation to, the “God Did” rap icon has ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most captivating artists of his generation, has been the subject of countless exhibitions delving into his triumphant (albeit fugacious) career. But a new show now on ...

An exhibition opening in Montreal and later in Paris shows how Jean-Michel Basquiat was inspired by New York City’s vibrant music and club scene. By Laura van Straaten To fully appreciate Jean-Michel ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat, the late Neo-Expressionist, is best known for his colorful and raw canvases. But the artist also played a hand in the release of an iconic ’80s hip hop song, having produced and ...

Jean-Michel Basquiat left behind enough artwork before his untimely death in 1988 to be remembered forever as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. Uniqlo emblazons T-shirts with his most ...

When Michael Holman moved from San Francisco to New York City in 1978, he planned to become a banker on Wall Street before being submerged in the downtown art and emerging hip-hop scene. A year later, ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The exhibition has been a celebration of the many facets of Jean-Michel’s ...

A stretch of Great Jones Street where the artist lived and worked now goes by “Jean-Michel Basquiat Way.” By Alex Vadukul Mary Boone stages a comeback at Lévy Gorvy Dayan gallery, taking a fresh look ...

While filming Basquiat, the 1996 film from director Julian Schnabel, Jeffrey Wright was tasked with slipping into the world of the artist Jean Michel Basquiat. If the nature of the role wasn’t ...

Basquiat the Musical was conceived and is being directed by Paul Stancato, with writing by Chris Blisset (music and lyrics), Matt Uremovich (lyrics), and Larry Tobias (book). Curious to know more ...

“In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat” differs somewhat from Roger Guenveur Smith’s other solo plays because he draws on his own memories of becoming friends with Jean-Michel Basquiat, rather than solely ...