Video: Jean-Michel Basquiat Interview From 1983

Conducted from Basquiat's SoHo studio.

ByJustin Korkidis

January 2, 2012

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Jean-Michel Basquiat never lived to see his full potential, but his legacy remains celebrated around the world. The legendary New York artist reached commercial success in the 1980's and was one of the most popular young influencers of the decade. Catch this full length interview from 1983 taped at Basquiat's studio in SoHo. [DangerousMinds]

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