JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: BEYOND PASSION

 

It is not too often that we the world are blessed to privy the mind of such genius talented young artists and influence-rs such as Jean-Michel Basquiat!! Today I dug deep and got into the grit of Mr.Jean-Michel Basquiat... The Lover of knowledge, interpreter, desensitizee and modern day prodigy child, and was enlightened and motivated to LIVE LOVE.

Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in1960 in New York City, NY to a Puerto Rican mother and a Haitian father. He was the eldest of 2  siblings and was a trilingual resident of Brooklyn, NY, who, communicative-ly, was fluent in French, Spanish, and English. He apparently new at an early age that he was interested in art and the expression of thought through painting  and drawing. It has been written that JMB displayed a very intense aptitude for art at a very young age.

Without finishing high school, JM Basquait began pursuing the influence he'd later have on the world, by entrepreneuring and self-promotion of his talent. He began selling self-made postcards of his artwork, which became the official break-away and dissolve of SAMO, a collaborated group of artist (JM Basquiat and Al Diaz) who'd graffiti sayings around New York, that resembled the symbolism-like poetry, Jean-Michel indulged in throughout his earlier years. 

With the success of these post-cards, came notability throughout New York City. So much so, he began to develop relationships with highly influential people who, with fairness (some that is) recognized his intelligence, wit, and talent--and went their necessary mile to further connect him to various resourecs, that would immediately, help Jean-Michel Basquait become very wealthy.

Jean-Michel befriended many influential artists within the world, including Andy Warhol. Mr. Basquiat's relationship with Andy Warhol was one to be admired. He grew fond of Mr. Warhol...as Mr. Warhol mutually adored Jean-Michel Basquiat. They were known to be very close friends and as told by one-other, admired the others work immensely.

Jean-Michel Basquiat accomplished more by the age of 20 than most people do over a 70-80 year life span.

Although passing at a young age Mr. Basquiat became known as one of the most influential artists of our time. He left behind thousands of paintings and drawings. He was also very well-known althroughout Europe, and there has been several exhibitions and retrospectives done on his behalf after his passing.

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radient Child and Downtown 81 are two pieces of filmwork that allow deeper insight to the artist and person Jean-Michel was.

Apparel Company's such as Reebok have taken on the artists designs for some of their product.

Love these :-)

Some say that Jean-Michel's anatomy inspiration in akind paintings is dereived from the book Gray's Anatomy, by medical professional Henry Gray which was given to Jean-Michel by his mother in his adolescent years while being hospitalized from being hit by a car. Jean-Michel later formed a music band named GRAY (see song clip below).



Part one of Three (Life Synopsis)




Short Interview w/ Jean-Michel





Song by Jean-Michel's Band, GRAY "So Far So Real."

N.E.R.D.'s "NOTHING," CHRONICLE... BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE

It goes without saying that my ultimate style icon, for many years, has been Pharrell Williams, famously known for both his solo projects and being member of the top record selling, modern-phunk, alternative band, N.E.R.D.!

Here is a video of their BEHIND THE SCENES chronicle, which includes song roster for their upcoming album: NOTHING, scheduled to hit stores on ELECTION DAY *AMERICA* 11.2.10

Having been to Amsterdam, Paris, London, and NYC (which I believe are all captured in this chronicle) from style standpoint, the group could've gone harder in showcasing the true quirky-like-ness of the group that really sets them apart from most bands, while in these cities.


TOO, it would've been good to have had the volume pumped up a bit during the songs playback, while narration occurred. That would've a better quality showcase of what to expect on the album.

Not of "NOTHING," it's totally worth considering. 



Enjoi

http://n-e-r-d.com/2010/10/30/video-behind-the-scenes-of-nothing/

Checkout the behind the scenes photoshoot for "NOTHING."

THE BUCKLER MAN

CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE ;-)

From the Spring Summer 2011 Runway of  Mercedes Benz Fashion week, we find Andrew Buckler making a style statement, as he offers to the world THE BUCKLER MAN!

Andrew Buckler, designer of BUCKLER, began his work many years ago.  His menswear fashion line, full of the American casual, but with a Brit edge, aesthetic, launched in 2001. His cloths, since then, have been known to embody the essence of a confident metropolitan man.

"THE BUCKLER MAN," is quite confident and isn't afraid to play with color. He is a direct, straight-forward symbol, who knows what he wants, and wont settle for anything less. The Buckler man a "go-getter," but artsy...in a well dressed kind of way.

He is also diversely complex: he wears business above the belt, while play, enjoyably, rests below. Not only is he comfortable with his sexuality, but he wears his cloths in a very sensual way….styled perfectly; He’ll make you look twice.

The Buckler men come in all shapes colors and sizes. It is the attitude of a man, that determines his degree of "Bucklerism." It's the attitude that says: " yeah, I know you see me.... -wink- "

Impressed with pieces from Andrew's Spring Summer 2011 Buckler line, I'd encourage every man secure a piece....or allow such style to inspire you, at least.

BUY BUCKLER

New York City:

Meatpacking district : 13 Gansevoort St. New York, NY 10014-1601 (212) 255-1596

For more information, visit BUCKLER via the web: http://www.andrewbuckler.com/

WATCH BUCKLER SPRING SUMMER 2011 RUNWAY
Mercedes Benz Fashionweek (NYC)