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Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat
Andy Warhol was a declining contemporary art star when he met Jean-Michel Basquiat. This young artist, admirator of Warhol, is on the way up. He was a graffiti artist, poet and musician, who reigned over the New York underground art scene. An opportunity to look back on an artistic and friendly relationship that was as troubled as it was prolific!

Thirty years after the death of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, his legacy is seen and felt more than ever. Basquiat’s name is constantly called out in rap lyrics from artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Nas, and J. Cole.

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