Definitely some really unique pieces in that Curation. Questionably a few fakes as well. Overall really nice show. Really did the yellow door and “ass”
Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I was in NYC a week ago and I went to KING PLEASURE, but I did not know about this show. Darn! I would have loved to see these works in person. Also, your commentary is priceless.
Thanks for all the additional informations. I enjoyed this report very * very much and even more! And as always thank you Kate - today with special thanks to Patti Astor!
Very Excellent video & comments. A splendid compelling array at Nahmad. Learned some crucial new things as many lesser known to me & therefore seeing, feeling things freshly. I was at Basquiat’s first opening at Mary Boone in SoHo & later others at Tony Shafrazi of the Andy collaborations, etc. Basquiat knew my art over years until 1981 with his SAMO postings just outside my then SoHo studio window at 74 Grand Street - & seeing the strong jazz references & primitive art roots in my paintings. He once signed something to me. In 1996 I did an elaborate very popular half hour Manhattan cable TV play I recall that showed for years as an MNN Special with a savvy Black Art Critic playing Jean-Michel. I also knew Andy & some from the Factory over years & Andy helped me several times. My play even now on Vimeo thousands still enjoy. Includes huge Basquiat masterpiece at Tony’s as part of the plot with my Julian Schnabel. The real Tony Shafrazi, Leo Castelli. Larry Gagosian, Irving Sandler Walter Robinson part of it. I post Homage Images to Jean-Michel as well as FB threads & stories about those Halcyon times others have participate in. Jean-Michael’s masterful expressionist outpourings ongoing inspirations in my own art in my own ways.
Thank you for both the lovely tour of JMB and for letting us join you listening to Patti Astor promote her book. I am a gigantic fan of Basquiat, and look at his work constantly for inspiration. Just like Cy Twombly, there is a whole ecosphere of meaning, visual rhythm and richness camouflaged by apparently absolute effortless and direct application of paint, marks and assembled objects. Even his handwriting marks space and time like a masterful drummer - so clear, syncopated, nothing hidden, strong, raw and with a kind of pure elemental genius. I also wonder, when will someone else make a movie of him, to amend some of the shortcomings of Schnabel's depiction? Not to say I haven't watched it about 6 times, and that there aren't great things about it. Thanks James, thanks Kate.
If you have time, and are interested, I'd recommend that you check out the Patti Astor True Story video linked above. Patti gets into some of the details about her and JMB...JK
I’m here working full time like a dog out on Long Island and don’t have the time to get in to see all that I wish I could. Thanks for all you do to share art with us!!!
In The Warhol Diaries on Netflix the episodes covering his time with Basquiat were the best bits. I got the Taschen book of JMB's work and interestingly it advises that they are unable to assure all the works were by him, and here 'Procession' at 12:22 didn't look right. The rest of the show, all good.
Dear James, Thank you for this thought-provoking edition of your reports! Thanks, KATE!!!! J.M.B. had an incredible imagination and a diverse and creative range of works in terms of thinking outside the box as to what is art! p.s. I have been working on various soundtracks in secret on this topic, and I hope they see the light of day sometime in the future...
Hey James. The outsider artist you were speaking of was Mr Imagination. He made some very cool art with bottlecaps and other objects. He was also a really interesting and kind person according to those who knew him. He died almost a decade ago.
JMB's work is inspirational. His ability to translate his thoughts into his art is unparalleled IMO. We are fortunate that his work is so prolific. As for Nina, I'm not sure she is getting a fair shake. That is also my opinion...which is worth about 3 cents due to inflation. Thank you James and thank you Kate.
Regarding Annina Nosei, if you have time, I'd recommend you take a look at the Patti Astor's True Story vid. She talks about this issue from personal knowledge...JK
@@jameskalm Thanks you for the heads-up. Up to now, my biggest influence has been Jean's reaction when Glenn asked him about it. Jean seemed truly offended and incensed by both, the supposition, and the question. I was surprised that Jean and Glenn ever developed any kind of relationship after that terrible interview. I will check it out and I appreciate that you have taken the time to steer me that direction. I always value your opinion. Thank you.
@@jameskalm BTW, do you happen to remember the names of any of the individuals who accompanied JMB to the Utrecht store on the evening you have referenced a few times. My curiosity has been picked ever since your first mention of the event.
@@artmias5538 First, on this occasion, Jean Michel didn't come to the Utrecht store. His crew came, they had a list, and knew what to pick up. We threw the stuff into the Utrecht van, and zipped down the Bowery to his studio. When we lugged the stuff in, Jean-Michel leaned against a wall in the corner and just watched. I can't remember any of the guy's names who came to the store, but my impression was, these were dudes you wouldn't mess with...
@@jameskalm Thanks for the clarification all the way around. That adds another aspect of understanding for me. And thanks for actually taking the time to respond. Your personal experiences, knowledge of art history, and personal opines are important to me, so please, keep doing exactly what you are doing. If you happen to speak to "LM", tell him I am a huge fan of his historical map paintings. He's one of my favorite NY artists. I hope he gets another solo exhibition soon.
Ironically I grew up in the grand army plaza section of Brooklyn off Eastern parkway. 1 block from brklyn museum and library. Born in 61 dec 21. Basquiat 60 dec 22 if I'm correct. Never crossed paths..
The work is large in scale. Does anyone know where Basquiat kept the work while is was living? And, where is this work currently held? Is much of it in private collections? Thanks in advance.
The large majority of his works are held in private collections. Most of his works in public collections are on the smaller side. My city's local museum only has a single painting of his.
Patti Astor's Book, "FUN GALLERY...the True Story" is great. I got a hand signed copy years ago, when it first came out. It has some of the best "on the spot" information about the East Village art scene out there.
Are all of these real? A few don't look right to me, nor have I seen them in the many books I've enjoyed looking at over the years. Obviously not all pieces out there made it into books, but some of these just do not read as legit.
Rest assured, all these pieces have been thoroughly vetted, and found to be authentic. Many of them were acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime, and were exhibited in other shows. I think that since the scam show at the Orlando Florida Museum, people think there are lots of fakes out there (and there may be) but, these are about as legit as one can get...JK
I was thinking and I do know that is bad but... Jean Michel Basquiat was not a street child or person that came to light in fame and fortune from nothing, but from Graffiti art. From Ten to seventeen years of age he went to Art school. For one thing Jean Michel Basquiat had/has an advantage over all the graffiti artists that are coming out of very little because in his seven years of intensive art study marketing and self promotion would be on the itinerary... Andy Warhol would look at Michel and see huge amounts of potential but Michel was already an full fledged artist. Jean Michel Basquiat took the spot of an actual street artist that we all needed to se at that time. Jean Michel Basquiat was a part time graffiti artist but is that the same thing?
Look up Basquiat's death. Interesting how art dealers stood over his dying body saying is he dead yet instead of call an ambulance. It was his maid who called an ambulance once she got to his apartment and saw them standing there doing nothing while Basquiat laid unconscious with crap dripping out of his mouth. This is what the art world is like.
@@dbueilrb I think the title of the show is the curator's way of saying that the focus, is on work, that goes from painting into sculpture, or from picture into object...(?)
James Only watch once in a while. Please understand. I like your content and dedication. But, as you've mentioned yourself in the past, I cannot watch but momentarily and then I get annoyed. Because I get sea sick. I know you've been at it for a while, so why not a more fluid film technique. Due to this I watch very little. I wish it were different.
Dead meme my ass. Fucktons of people of all ages like Basquiat, especially Zoomers. Boomers aren't the ones buying Vans or clothing from Uniqlo with Basquiat's art printed on it. That's a near-exclusive Zoomer market. Most Boomer art enthusiasts are the people who still think that Jackson Pollock is the freshest abstract painter to grace the Earth with his drips.
To be entirely honest, I have never been seduced by those that have promoted JMB as an artist of “genius”. Certainly he was an interesting and talented young artist. No doubt about it. However, I don’t believe he would have developed into a major artist had he lived. He was a spent force when he died and was essentially repeating himself at the time. Interesting person with a slim talent that caught the attention of a booming art market and rode that push to a fame he had yet to earn. Others were and are more deserving of the attention he has received then and now. We ought to ‘spread the wealth’ more wisely. Sadly we do not.
One of my favorite artists. But a total hypocrite, liar, racist, lost human. He claimed that racism dominated his life. While making millions of dollars, selling his many paintings. Juxtaposed to Vincent van Gogh ,who I believe only sold two paintings , in his life time, and didn’t gain $10,000. Basquiat was an amazing painter, but a terrible drug addict who was a racist.
Definitely some really unique pieces in that Curation. Questionably a few fakes as well. Overall really nice show. Really did the yellow door and “ass”
this was amazing. thank you.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I was in NYC a week ago and I went to KING PLEASURE, but I did not know about this show. Darn! I would have loved to see these works in person. Also, your commentary is priceless.
Thanks
I really appreciate you doing this. Thank you.
Thanks for all the additional informations. I enjoyed this report very * very much and even more! And as always thank you Kate - today with special thanks to Patti Astor!
You finally got a proper bike seat! Congrats. Thanks Kate.
thanks a mill' Loren....wonderful vid' (as always)🎨🎆
That show at Brooklyn Museum was fabulous
Great video James, thanks.
Very Excellent video & comments. A splendid compelling array at Nahmad. Learned some crucial new things as many lesser known to me & therefore seeing, feeling things freshly. I was at Basquiat’s first opening at Mary Boone in SoHo & later others at Tony Shafrazi of the Andy collaborations, etc. Basquiat knew my art over years until 1981 with his SAMO postings just outside my then SoHo studio window at 74 Grand Street - & seeing the strong jazz references & primitive art roots in my paintings. He once signed something to me. In 1996 I did an elaborate very popular half hour Manhattan cable TV play I recall that showed for years as an MNN Special with a savvy Black Art Critic playing Jean-Michel. I also knew Andy & some from the Factory over years & Andy helped me several times. My play even now on Vimeo thousands still enjoy. Includes huge Basquiat masterpiece at Tony’s as part of the plot with my Julian Schnabel. The real Tony Shafrazi, Leo Castelli. Larry Gagosian, Irving Sandler Walter Robinson part of it. I post Homage Images to Jean-Michel as well as FB threads & stories about those Halcyon times others have participate in. Jean-Michael’s masterful expressionist outpourings ongoing inspirations in my own art in my own ways.
Great outgoing interview with Pattie
I’ve never seen a few of those, and I thought I’d seen them all. Awesome. So prolific.
Pet seal. Well put!! Touché
ThankYou once again to our too notch reporter Jameskalm ! He truly is a International Treasure…..
I love your channel man
Thank you for both the lovely tour of JMB and for letting us join you listening to Patti Astor promote her book. I am a gigantic fan of Basquiat, and look at his work constantly for inspiration. Just like Cy Twombly, there is a whole ecosphere of meaning, visual rhythm and richness camouflaged by apparently absolute effortless and direct application of paint, marks and assembled objects. Even his handwriting marks space and time like a masterful drummer - so clear, syncopated, nothing hidden, strong, raw and with a kind of pure elemental genius. I also wonder, when will someone else make a movie of him, to amend some of the shortcomings of Schnabel's depiction? Not to say I haven't watched it about 6 times, and that there aren't great things about it. Thanks James, thanks Kate.
If you have time, and are interested, I'd recommend that you check out the Patti Astor True Story video linked above. Patti gets into some of the details about her and JMB...JK
@@jameskalm Thank you - def. will check it out!
Thanks Loren!
I cried the first time I saw a JMB in person. I’d be absolutely destroyed by this 😭😭💕💕
I’m here working full time like a dog out on Long Island and don’t have the time to get in to see all that I wish I could. Thanks for all you do to share art with us!!!
Great show James, from mungo Austin uk
In The Warhol Diaries on Netflix the episodes covering his time with Basquiat were the best bits. I got the Taschen book of JMB's work and interestingly it advises that they are unable to assure all the works were by him, and here 'Procession' at 12:22 didn't look right. The rest of the show, all good.
You've got a good eye @Pete Mc ... I looked at Precession, and thought, this piece doesn't look "right"...
u gotta go to king pleasure James! Thank you Kate!
Thank you Kate
Would kill to see that in person!
Dear James, Thank you for this thought-provoking edition of your reports! Thanks, KATE!!!! J.M.B. had an incredible imagination and a diverse and creative range of works in terms of thinking outside the box as to what is art! p.s. I have been working on various soundtracks in secret on this topic, and I hope they see the light of day sometime in the future...
Awesomeness!!! I was in NYC for the Basquiat: King Pleasure Exhibition
Hey James. The outsider artist you were speaking of was Mr Imagination. He made some very cool art with bottlecaps and other objects. He was also a really interesting and kind person according to those who knew him. He died almost a decade ago.
Yes, Mr. Imagination's work is fantastic, and it stuck in my head...JK
Patti Astor is rockin’ Pumas! I love it.
Also loved Sandro chia show
Great stories!
contemporary witness ❤
thanks😀
The 'null operator' gives semantic value, so 'no dogs Pretoria could be: there no dogs in Pretoria' or were there no dogs in Pretoria? ad infinitum.
JMB's work is inspirational. His ability to translate his thoughts into his art is unparalleled IMO. We are fortunate that his work is so prolific.
As for Nina, I'm not sure she is getting a fair shake. That is also my opinion...which is worth about 3 cents due to inflation.
Thank you James and thank you Kate.
Regarding Annina Nosei, if you have time, I'd recommend you take a look at the Patti Astor's True Story vid. She talks about this issue from personal knowledge...JK
@@jameskalm Thanks you for the heads-up. Up to now, my biggest influence has been Jean's reaction when Glenn asked him about it. Jean seemed truly offended and incensed by both, the supposition, and the question. I was surprised that Jean and Glenn ever developed any kind of relationship after that terrible interview.
I will check it out and I appreciate that you have taken the time to steer me that direction. I always value your opinion. Thank you.
@@jameskalm BTW, do you happen to remember the names of any of the individuals who accompanied JMB to the Utrecht store on the evening you have referenced a few times. My curiosity has been picked ever since your first mention of the event.
@@artmias5538 First, on this occasion, Jean Michel didn't come to the Utrecht store. His crew came, they had a list, and knew what to pick up. We threw the stuff into the Utrecht van, and zipped down the Bowery to his studio. When we lugged the stuff in, Jean-Michel leaned against a wall in the corner and just watched. I can't remember any of the guy's names who came to the store, but my impression was, these were dudes you wouldn't mess with...
@@jameskalm Thanks for the clarification all the way around. That adds another aspect of understanding for me.
And thanks for actually taking the time to respond. Your personal experiences, knowledge of art history, and personal opines are important to me, so please, keep doing exactly what you are doing.
If you happen to speak to "LM", tell him I am a huge fan of his historical map paintings. He's one of my favorite NY artists. I hope he gets another solo exhibition soon.
Muito legal!
Ironically I grew up in the grand army plaza section of Brooklyn off Eastern parkway. 1 block from brklyn museum and library. Born in 61 dec 21. Basquiat 60 dec 22 if I'm correct. Never crossed paths..
st.johns place/ eastern p'kway ...🤗
he was at the childrens art school in the museum ..🎨
@@bebop54 I lived at 310 st johns apt 3.. My bedroom window faced underhill ave...
The work is large in scale. Does anyone know where Basquiat kept the work while is was living? And, where is this work currently held? Is much of it in private collections? Thanks in advance.
The large majority of his works are held in private collections. Most of his works in public collections are on the smaller side.
My city's local museum only has a single painting of his.
Did you ever make it to "King Pleasure"?
How's the fun gallery book? Did u get a chance to check it out?
Patti Astor's Book, "FUN GALLERY...the True Story" is great. I got a hand signed copy years ago, when it first came out. It has some of the best "on the spot" information about the East Village art scene out there.
JK... curious if most of these works are curated from private owners... or rather in storage somewhere for future sales or shows? Thanks.
I don't know for sure, but I'd assume most of this is from private collections, with some for sale...JK
@@jameskalm thank you.. btw, was really bummed to hear about D. Baechler passing... do u know will there be a future retrospective?
Nice
Gangster of love and art 🎨
Are all of these real? A few don't look right to me, nor have I seen them in the many books I've enjoyed looking at over the years. Obviously not all pieces out there made it into books, but some of these just do not read as legit.
Rest assured, all these pieces have been thoroughly vetted, and found to be authentic. Many of them were acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime, and were exhibited in other shows. I think that since the scam show at the Orlando Florida Museum, people think there are lots of fakes out there (and there may be) but, these are about as legit as one can get...JK
Basquiat Art makes me push my art.
I went to king pleasure and had such a beautiful experience.
Not gonna lie wish I went to “art and object” Also 🤩
He is a real deep artist
I was thinking and I do know that is bad but... Jean Michel Basquiat was not a street child or person that came to light in fame and fortune from nothing, but from Graffiti art. From Ten to seventeen years of age he went to Art school.
For one thing Jean Michel Basquiat had/has an advantage over all the graffiti artists that are coming out of very little because in his seven years of intensive art study marketing and self promotion would be on the itinerary... Andy Warhol would look at Michel and see huge amounts of potential but Michel was already an full fledged artist.
Jean Michel Basquiat took the spot of an actual street artist that we all needed to se at that time. Jean Michel Basquiat was a part time graffiti artist but is that the same thing?
Hey james check out ( the complete basquiat) utube channel lot of unseen works with jazz playing. 😉👌🏾
Look up Basquiat's death. Interesting how art dealers stood over his dying body saying is he dead yet instead of call an ambulance. It was his maid who called an ambulance once she got to his apartment and saw them standing there doing nothing while Basquiat laid unconscious with crap dripping out of his mouth. This is what the art world is like.
Damn that’s fucked up but so symbolic of the art industry
What does michael fried have to do with basquiat tho
atc.berkeley.edu/201/readings/FriedObjcthd.pdf
@@jameskalm yea i mean I just didnt see what kind of connection theyre making between minimalism and basquiat but I guess Ill have to figure it out
@@dbueilrb I think the title of the show is the curator's way of saying that the focus, is on work, that goes from painting into sculpture, or from picture into object...(?)
greg morgan pretty good man
James
Only watch once in a while. Please understand. I like your content and dedication. But, as you've mentioned yourself in the past, I cannot watch but momentarily and then I get annoyed. Because I get sea sick. I know you've been at it for a while, so why not a more fluid film technique. Due to this I watch very little. I wish it were different.
Art??? WTF???
JAMES VERY VERY COOL.Thank you for your tribalism .
Please don't say "BAZZ-kee-ott." Sounds dismissing or ignorant; or both. It's pronounced "Boss-kee-ahh."
One day soon folks will be exposed to LOUHAWK MASTERPIECES.......
Basquiat is a dead meme and only relevant because it is an easy sell for boomers trying to stay hip
Dead meme my ass. Fucktons of people of all ages like Basquiat, especially Zoomers.
Boomers aren't the ones buying Vans or clothing from Uniqlo with Basquiat's art printed on it. That's a near-exclusive Zoomer market.
Most Boomer art enthusiasts are the people who still think that Jackson Pollock is the freshest abstract painter to grace the Earth with his drips.
To be entirely honest, I have never been seduced by those that have promoted JMB as an artist of “genius”. Certainly he was an interesting and talented young artist. No doubt about it. However, I don’t believe he would have developed into a major artist had he lived. He was a spent force when he died and was essentially repeating himself at the time. Interesting person with a slim talent that caught the attention of a booming art market and rode that push to a fame he had yet to earn. Others were and are more deserving of the attention he has received then and now. We ought to ‘spread the wealth’ more wisely. Sadly we do not.
Leonardo da Vinci is a hard act to follow.
There is a reason why the 80s is considered the worst art decade in the 20th century.
One of my favorite artists. But a total hypocrite, liar, racist, lost human. He claimed that racism dominated his life. While making millions of dollars, selling his many paintings. Juxtaposed to Vincent van Gogh ,who I believe only sold two paintings , in his life time, and didn’t gain $10,000. Basquiat was an amazing painter, but a terrible drug addict who was a racist.
Electricity on the brain.