Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel (2018)
“Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel was photographed on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, two areas familiar to Basquiat, and visually explores many of the themes and influences found in his paintings: street life, street art, politics, jazz, bodies in motion, bodies at rest, life, death, and black resilience.” – The Barbican
Director: Ephraim Asili
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel about?
- “Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel was photographed on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, two areas familiar to Basquiat, and visually explores many of the themes and influences found in his paintings: street life, street art, politics, jazz, bodies in motion, bodies at rest, life, death, and black resilience.” – The Barbican
- Who directed Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel?
- Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel was directed by Ephraim Asili.
- How long is Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel?
- Sketches and Portraits for Jean-Michel has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).