Thinking of Haiti: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat Untitled (Quality), 1983 Oil paintstick and ink on paper, 19.5x15.5 inches Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's father, Gerard Basquiat was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and his mother, Matilde was born in Brooklyn of Puerto Rican parents Trailer for Julian Schnabel's inspired film on the life and art of Basquiat. Jeffrey Wright's performance is amazing.