BASQUIAT's work ethic

[@guido.montagna]

"Work fast" can be very wrongly interpretated as "Quantity over Quality". But for us, the over thinkers, that's the best advice of all. It's not about going fast, it's about going faster than you usualy go. Because in that way you don't think, you just do.

[@Itz_just_stxrmy]

Hesitation is the opposition to flow state

[@michaelmazzen]

You get to quality though quantity....

[@Itz_just_stxrmy]

@@michaelmazzen true

[@tegathemenace]

​@@michaelmazzen There was even a study on two groups. One asked to sculpt 2 pots, which they'd be judged on. The other 10 pots which they'd be judged on(using average quality). The latter performed better. Can't remember the actual activity tho😅 Quantity over quality is timeless advice for beginners who want to skip the ugly works.

[@SykeeNot]

Terrible take termites Flow state in the physical n mind both are great n key one not more than the other smh

[@The.Foolosopher]

"Most of the flow that you will have while making art will come from all the things you are doing when you are not making art." That's something I always knew, but never put into words. Brilliant.

[@LuisMorales-qk7tx]

reminds me of a paraphrased quote my best feiend told me from CHarlie PArker, "Your music is your wisdom, if you dont live it, you won't play it."

[@The.Foolosopher]

@@LuisMorales-qk7tx I'd expect nothing less from Charlie.

[@Paintedonshoes]

“You are what you eat.”

[@The.Foolosopher]

@@Paintedonshoes I'm pretty sure I never ate a clown.

[@brazilianmmalegend]

this is really brilliant... Amazing perception of reality

[@forx28]

"I didn't snatch them... I took them" This guy arts

[@bruce-le-smith]

good god, that guy "interviewing" him, what a dick bag

[@christopherstein2024]

Forgot the f

[@MM-vs2et]

@@christopherstein2024 He farts but the f is silent

[@Sundance94]

Hahahahaha nice one

[@Vanshika-f5d]

Arts hard

[@JayTheYTGuy]

7:05"Well, that's kind of a slow process." "Well, I'm a slow person." This reminds me so much of something Tyson would say during interviews where people have no clue what they are truly looking at so it's best to let them live in their perception and be who they think they are. I'm a slow person was him saying the man can't comprehend him but he's whatever they perceive as long as he knows his truth. And obviously he is correct since he's the attraction and they are the ones looking in.

[@NightwalkerRepublic]

100% I saw that. He had no idea what he was even saying, he just wanted to sound relevant. He was intimidated by his genius

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Interviewer Reminds me of a nirvana song Negative Creep Always gotta be a dick 😊

[@anti-histamine]

like sure whatever floats your boat

[@nicolasb.henry294]

"You should go offline and should go deep" Best advice in these time of fast consumption and superficiality.

[@adrianszepeda]

study the greats

[@davidk7439]

While I agree with the message, I do also think that it's a bit fallacious to be saying this coming from a video essay posted on KZbin.

[@jin_cotl]

You can say that again( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@danielsolstrand]

Yet here I am at youtube - not going deep.

[@EgoPrison]

what does he mean by “go deep” exactly?

[@achichilha]

"As an artist, I have witnessed in others and in myself the commitment, genius, and sacrifices that come with the creative process. Each artist has a unique approach to creating, and it always surprises me how easy it is for people, who usually don't make art, to make assumptions about artists who aren't famous. Commercial success does not necessarily result from the quality of the artwork itself, but rather from effective marketing and the financial resources available to promote it."

[@seame3795]

💯

[@JumpWatsonYT]

Yes your right I honestly don’t like his art, it is very demonic to me but I am here to learn from his creative process similar but I never put as much time into it as he did into it every single piece of creative artwork is a piece of genius some just have more than others

[@DerCruiseShip]

@@JumpWatsonYT What about his work strikes you as demonic? The word stuck out to me, and I got curious!

[@solb101]

@@JumpWatsonYTyour judgement is demonic

[@careverga8624]

Yep✔️

[@nilasubramani2820]

1. source material 2. steal like an artist 3. have a message 4. speed 5. study memorize internalize

[@k_afka]

Make a collage of random things you find in the real world, like roman belt buckets or Ellen DeGeneres demon-ass looking stare, paint it on a wall or canvas with other symbology and weird finds. Become prolific.

[@christopherstein2024]

@@k_afkaModern "Art" = Some slob that hasn't been seen before

[@k_afka]

@@christopherstein2024 I am art?

[@philoshinsky589]

I see you took speed close to heart

[@knuftobor]

You forgot snorting heroin.

[@FloralShoppingCard]

You have to know the interviewer asking Basquiat about his anger was intentionally framing Basquiat as a "angry young black man", a racist stereotype of the 80s and before. This interview makes my blood boil. Its a miracle he kept his cool and stayed calm and didnt play much into the framing.

[@DerCruiseShip]

GOD, you see the second he realizes it too. The considerable pause after such an open question, then he gives a little laugh leading to "I don't know". Happy someone else noticed that part and went out of their way to mention in a comment.

[@FloralShoppingCard]

@titoadesanya9369 it is not. its well known. i have seen this infamous interview in whole many times. Basquiat mentioned several times throughout his short life time the racism he faced as a black artist among high class society. Dont make stpid comments because you "feel" like it.

[@MountainMoses33]

agreed. Must have been tough in the 80s. Ppl had that mentality in the 90s too

[@blewmyload]

@@FloralShoppingCard amazing so many black ppl seem to point at the white man for their misfortunes. even today. even after having a black president. anyway he milked that message pretty good.

[@jimmykimani306]

I actually got the vibe that the interviewer was a 'woke' kind of guy and was hoping Basquiat would provide a powerful sound-bite on his anger about oppression and stuff, for other leftist intellectuals to solemnly nod their heads in agreement with.

[@robertpearlman6089]

I knew Basquiat. He was a friend of my uncle who was also an artist. I only watched him work a few times. Otherwise we just kind of hung out. He had no idea that his art would become so collectable; this was a guy who knew what it was like to struggle. He wasn't much of a talker, except when he was high. But he was very smart, you could see that. The drugs got him. He could still be painting today.

[@asalane20]

Suuurrreee

[@tegathemenace]

What's with geniuses and drugs

[@jdy6751]

@@tegathemenaceI assume once you take a giant step back and learn more about the world, being sober becomes much harder.

[@hatewillneverwin.]

@@tegathemenaceescape from the mind

[@NauqNauq]

You a junkie too?

[@WealthPassport]

The steps I got for any type of work really: 1) get 2 reference sources, one visual, one philosophical/principles. 2) Just fckng do it. Create now, whatever really. Don't judge. Create more. Let the spirit express thru you and let the work walk you. 3) Create faster. Create more. Until it's empty of any idea or wish, then revert back to sources. 4) Repeat. And in the down time, following the ever truthful rule, 80/20, spend 20% of the 100% of working hours absorbing cool stuff.

[@agapewyclef6381]

But which one do you think should come first the visual or philosophical reference?

[@calebbishop6950]

I can't believe this video came out two weeks ago. I've returned to it three times a day since it came out. Something about this message is assisting me massively in unlocking my potential, writing all night, determinedly practicing my crafts. I really appreciate the work that went into this video.

[@jeffstreck]

Pause to hydrate now and again. Rock on.

[@marylinfckoff]

probably the most inspiring, informative and captivating piece of video I saw on YT in a long time

[@victorschlatter3357]

Gotta feed your minds during your down time- thank you

[@everlasting_me]

Its actually better to let your mind rest during downtime, by doing nothing.

[@fatjack9460]

@@everlasting_me facts over stimulation is awful in any form

[@Soulr]

Wow. This was the best YT video I’ve seen in a long time. The production and vocals felt so fresh. Very impressed and inspired by you 👏

[@Princely_Hue]

I'm an artist and this just give me more than I thought I needed.

[@vega35mm]

Great video. I've studied Basquiat for a while and I always end up very sad that he had to deal with so many stupid people doing interviews. I haven't heard a good interview yet.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Painful. I agree.

[@lovelessmelvin]

Another classic. I usually don’t look at comments but it was interesting seeing how divisive they are. Thats when you know you’re seeing real art (not just making something perfect for the masses but something that elicits an emotion). Loved this one bro!!

[@makeartnotcontent]

Thanks Mel... You know the truth 🙌🏾

[@ann29light]

the way this video is edited is art itself. beautiful. i felt like i just watched a music video instead of an informative one.

[@1-eye-willy]

his last painting "riding with death" although simplistic by Basquait standards is a mastrpiece, probably my favorite pantings. the way he prophisized his own passing with the paintings subject matter gives it so much prominance

[@twildabuckingham]

It wasn't his last, but that's romantic

[@mrmaxxxx]

That’s unconscious as per jung probably telling him things

[@monique_pryce]

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched in a while. I didn’t plan on watching the whole thing, but these 8 minutes felt like 30 seconds. Fantastic work!

[@allybally3590]

this podcast has changed my life and continues to give me that harsh pep talk i need every time i fall away from my intuition. thank u so much

[@makeartnotcontent]

You're welcome. Glad you found me on KZbin also... 🙌🏾

[@dekxu6673]

to elaborate on the "work fast" advice: work now, think later. if you are constantly thinking about how your work should look or be like before you even begin, you will fail. Your body hates overthinking. Splash wild colors on that canvas first, write that incoherent story first. You must begin to truly start. However, don't think you are done. If you only listen to the "work fast" advice you will end up producing poor work, especially if you have little to no experience. It can work for some, and it worked for Basquiat because he already mastered "work now, think later."

[@butlayf-dy2sj]

not always i know what i want my work to look like it is then just finding the right technique

[@KindWanderer94]

I hadnt heard of Basquiat until this video. I think it popped up in my reccomended because i had been researching a jacket my friend wanted me to sell for him. The jacket is a Members only x Basquiat collab. I took the listing off ebay and I bought the jacket myself. Thank you for making art not content.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Follow the muse when it guides you... ❤️

[@JJ-xt2dq]

Your handle is really lame tbh. Sounds like someone with a superiority complex

[@JJ-xt2dq]

@@KindWanderer94 nah “makeartnotcontent”

[@rinkohorowitz]

@@JJ-xt2dqIf you think it is indicative of a “superiority complex” well then that says more about you than the channel owner. People should make art and not content.

[@JJ-xt2dq]

@@rinkohorowitz art is just a meaningless word

[@johnnycasteel7]

Best con artist of all time❤

[@R2Carrillo]

on 2022, I went to The Broad in LA and see for the first time a basquiat collection, super inspired by that I beginned to work with canvas. Love basquiat.

[@iSee109]

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[@vincejupiter4749]

Just found your channel. Subscribed from the title alone but your videos are fiiirrreeee. Shout out to all the artists navigating this content world today

[@AndreLopez-m3k]

Wow. This was the best YT video I’ve seen in a long time. The production and vocals felt so fresh. Very impressed and inspired by you

[@uphillracer]

Love that essay, the clips, the quotes, the info - only offturn is the downpitched voice, but that’s maybe an individual thing. Thanks for the basquiat love, he is my fav artist and a huge inspiration to me (I’m a musician and video guy)

[@wayback1010]

I love the work ethic videos, its super helpful

[@BLANK-SLATE-ART]

💯

[@komorjo]

“Am a slow person” I luv this, it’s the story of my life

[@soulsonic]

Thanks for putting pictures to the podcast!

[@makeartnotcontent]

It had to be done!

[@paruhangmaa]

1) source material 2) steal like an artist 3) have a message 4) speed 5) study, memorize and internalize

[@surrealxmd]

i’ve watched a lot of vids on basquiat, this is by far the best one.

[@makeartnotcontent]

🙏🏾

[@ilfyf]

The reason many people visit museums in Paris, particularly those featuring Renaissance and Impressionist works, is because the artists of these pieces devoted many years to mastering the elements of painting such as light, shadow, and structure. Their significant efforts are evident in their works, which provoke deep reflection and immense admiration. The skill and talent displayed are so remarkable that one never tires of viewing the paintings of Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and others. Regrettably, since that era, anyone who paints something is often regarded as an artist, which has diluted the meaning of 'art' to encompass nearly everything.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Thank God. Now art isn't only determined by what white people think.

[@ilfyf]

@@makeartnotcontent This is a very strange and irrelevant response to what I wrote. At the Musée d'Orsay, several works by a non-white artist were also displayed, which unfortunately took over a significant part of the first floor of the museum, and now it's clear why. Those who created this absurd situation thought that discrimination needs to be corrected at the expense of art... So just because he is not white, he deserves to take part in one of the world's major museums.

[@iknowgoodmusic6847]

Thank you thank you thank you! This video is an awakening for me… more work ethic videos please !

[@kris.listen748]

Black Diamond Queens, the title caught my eye. I’ve been pondering to publish the clothes “inspired” by the book. Think no longer!!! THANKS BASQUIAT

[@harrypottah8889]

Man I wish Kid Cudi had portrayed him in a biopic, bro looks just like him

[@jonvia]

bro yes! Cudi would kill that role.

[@veesharie6106]

Touche

[@alexl9162]

That’s a great idea 😮

[@alexl9162]

You gotta start a petition

[@AndreDaytime]

Hell naw

[@wonder6594]

1. Source Material 1:19 2. Steal like an artist 1:51 3. Have a message 3:00 4. Speed 4:59 5. Study, memorize, internalize 7:26

[@hondorama]

This is so wonderful, to see his actual process in such an intimate way. Beautifully done. Thank you so much. 💙💙💙

[@Burbah]

Expressing yourself artistically faster than you can think is such a mind-eye-heart-soul-can opener. One great advice I really, really needed to hear.

[@sharonjack8582]

Jesus is my buffer between any addictions and my better creative self. Any addiction of any kind can be a ball and chain. Jesus has set me free and I do not forget this.

[@dexterousx92]

*Wow, what an enlightening and motivating video! Basquiat's work ethic was truly one of a kind, and this video captures that spirit perfectly. Learning about his unique approach to art is not just inspiring, but it's also a reminder that dedication and passion can truly elevate one's craft. Thanks for sharing this insightful content!*

[@beelove3390]

This the guy jay z thinks he is

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

if jay z had talent

[@Adam-tr3dq]

Jay z is an incredibly talented artist.

[@cripingcrypto8287]

Ether the thing that makes your soul burn slow . 🔥

[@thesixpathscommandments]

Cool out with that, no single artist in hip hop has more impact or a bigger family tree, that's crazy

[@SlimBoss_32tv]

Yes

[@vission98]

Clicked on this video after I watched a video on Nick Rubin and creativity. Coming from a high-school where the band program was more of a show band and for entertainment, and then, diving into super strict, regimented drum corps, I hardened. Became a bit square - but - what remains the same is being humble, being able to (as with part V): Study, memorize, and internalize, and apply these strict techniques across the board. Trying to balance that regiment/ "academia" of what's taught and having freedom is tough. It can't be forced. I had never heard of BASQUIAT to be honest. But I think I've seen their work (crazy how that works), and something to take away is how he is able to take what he "studied, memorized, and internalized" and apply it in a fashion that is totally unique. Also, talk about humbling. Meets his idol, and shows the greatest offer an artist could probably ever receive. Wow. Still love the square and neat tucked pockets of rhythms, and love a couple of artists I follow for their more lax, dilla/ off-grid style drums, but everything has a place. Able to play "out of pocket", but I love saving those moments for when there is an urgent message. Got a part-time job as a line member for a kitchen, making money, taking that post-work energy and getting right home to making music or recording samples. People think its absolutely crazy how consistent the energy is. But its worth it. Great video.

[@jonvia]

These rituals work great in music too. Just be careful what you consider "taking" from other musicians. There is a fine line between being inspired by a song or musical artist and having similar production style vs. actual plagiarism that could land you in court if the music is released publicly.

[@BIGNEM]

You my friend, are truly an artist. Phenomenal and inspiring page, keep it coming!!!!

[@GoshfatherTV]

Speed part most important. Nothing kills your creativity like taking your time and judging yourself. At least in the CREATING process. obviously finalizing and refining you gotta take the time.. but in the creating you gotta go go go. Especially now that smartphones exist. Too much temptation to judge self and judge instincts

[@makeartnotcontent]

You get it. Practicing speed = practicing not overthinking.

[@privateanonymousmusic]

its a constant battle against my authoritarian gelatinous, pink matter,,-- ive never been more thankful!!¡¡ - uu have gifted me the inspiration not only 2 overcome these imaginary obstacles,, but 2 understand myself and see myself in a light i hav never seen b4 4ever eternally grateful for ur impact on me. bronques

[@gsogso3444]

Wow beautiful.. too sad he died at 27 ..but glad he was alive ,even though it was for a short time.. Thank you friend where ever you are❤🙌🙏🏼🔥

[@elyer.8981]

That’s crazy

[@gsogso3444]

Why?

[@elyer.8981]

@@gsogso3444 27 is so young. He accomplished so much in a such a short amount of time

[@RichardHarper-hb6yt]

The 27 club is packed

[@DanSwanson2070]

@@gsogso3444substance abuse

[@amiralions2681]

Even if you make mistakes going fast you still learn more, what doesn't work, and out of the desire to accomplish quickly, new ways it can work.

[@MisterFridayOMG]

Lets be honest and very real. Good art is hard as fuck to accomplish.

[@brannonmcclure6970]

There’s refinement and exploring in art. Getting where one feels satisfied is the goal. (McClure, Brannon)

[@stevemoore-nx8cq]

WTF is this? Im motivated like never before and I don’t even know what I’m motivated about. Lol

[@kasheiBrightLight]

😂😂😂😂😂😂mannnnn me too idk wtf is this either i’m trippy like i’m sooooo intrigued by this guy

[@春皮]

same

[@Serios-hh7pt]

Feels like a fever dream

[@bryton_hawthorne]

someone pursuing their life calling

[@DenishaSaphainaBalter01]

I think you recognize yourself in basquiat spirit then

[@o_0fineok]

"Most of the flow that you will have while making art, will come from all the things you were doing when you were NOT making art" Translation: You cant have art without inspiration. In between creating, consume all things influential and inspiring. A small personal reflection and note to artists out there: This is so much harder said than done, but it is a slow practice for other artists. I went to art school, and the main thing that they tell us to do is to get inspired, to read, to interpret in our own opinion. As I am grateful for my art school experience, it also hindered me, because a lot of art schools are out there to condition students to monetize their art instead of focusing on the creativity and wonder of it. They use examples of Jean Michael and Keith Haring as success stories. Because of this, I have spent the last 10 years of my life "hustling" my art and am now recovering from artistic burn-out. Not everyone can be as influential and ground breaking as Jean Michael, but you can do things that bring yourself joy. Focus on that.

[@humanharddrive1]

this was really eye-opening, thanks for making this

[@nathanmartins4470]

Mano, esse video aqui tá coisa linda. Eu não estava procurando nenhum artista mais novo que faz BOOMBAP , era o mesmo ciclo de escutar os das antigas tipo Quinto Andar , Marechal, Xamã( das antigas) e até Haikaiss do início. Confesso que me desanimou um pouco acompanhar o Rap BR depois da onda do TRAP, mas com esse foi como uma luz no fim do tunel pra atualizar artistas e minhas playlist de BOOMBAP

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Great channel name. That's the goal after the money starts rolling in to fund my own art channel.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Start iterating now if you can. ꩜

[@danielh9927]

This is fantastic especially w/ keeping in mind context as mentioned in previous comments. The message is clear and artful to the core of the soul.

[@fraterseamus]

Great Job. This was very inspiring and well put together. Made me want to get back to work immediately.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Ah, that's great to hear. Go!

[@giovannifurnari8668]

This video is so unassuming and unmasked it’s great. The way it shines a light on genius and process ❤ From Australia 🇦🇺

[@CreationStationEdu]

This is amazing. Thank You so much for creating this.

[@Aethertopia369]

I remember reading in Widow Basquiat: A Memoir : Jennifer Clement that he performed voodoo type rituals in the MOMA, like pouring some water near a painting when the guard wasn't looking. I found that interesting, that stuck with me, and subsequently I could see that voodoo-ness in his work with the symbols and the crossed out words etc.

[@tylerhellard4478]

I love how it looks like he paints more than one work at once like walking back and forth between them and using different ideas at once

[@DanSwanson2070]

He did.

[@zczjj]

thumbnail, video -masterpiece. really

[@tatemuchi7372]

Jay-Z outta stealing your hairstyle fam!!

[@LJSims-ob3dv]

Cap people been doing this 😂 did the weekend still it too

[@RAZASHARP]

Faxxxxxxxxx😂😂 😅😅😮

[@sidejua]

This is evoking a lot of emotions in me right now.. I used to want to be an artist of some kind, but my head kept getting in my way, days of creative block, imposter syndrome of how fast I got work done, so much upto the point I figured I was better off doing monotonous jobs, that I switched to being a Software Engineer. I've been dreading doing creative things again, but this video re-instills some faith in me. Keep at it everyone!

[@Algrenion]

i needed this so, so badly today. I'm so fired up over it, this video was great. i just decided to leave art school as i'm disabled and needed a surgery last year, so my final year was just too much - it slowed me to a torturous, grinding halt and it's been stealing every ounce of inspiration and love for my work that i've got in my body and soul, i could feel the fire dying. So i'm leaving. But i decided i've been at this too long not to submit a piece for my degree show... i have 5 days to make a painting. It's going to be about the struggle. And god dammit i'm going to put my fucking heart and soul in this piece. RIP Basquiat. I've learned so much from him over the years.

[@jonesfredrick94]

Go and Bless us all with Your work Brother

[@cliffdariff74]

Good luck man , please update

[@jonesfredrick94]

@@Algrenion Yo Bro My Art is in music, I sing I'm doing My own and a few covers ,But I'm singing about what goes on in the world and I'm doing that lady in My Life by Michael it's tough believing in Yourself but we must all add our Greatness

[@korneliusoderso]

What happened?

[@Algrenion]

@@korneliusoderso i (very angrily) made the painting, i hated it, but it worked and recieved a lot of praise from my peers i didn't want to look at it ever again and gave it to my grandmother who asked for it sitting here now with my bf and looking at my Bachelor's degree as i prep for commissions... could have done better and gotten my Honours, but most certainly could have done worse power to you dude, and to everyone else who extended their empathy to my situation in these replies :) edit: i also included a number of symbols from the book referenced at 0:30 in the painting, as well as symbols related to my nigerian heritage

[@facepainting]

I was told that i was to fast with my work . That people would not appreciate the work if it had not taken time. I am fast as an artist using acrylics. This video gives me so much inspiration.

[@Chifftie]

My favorite youtube channel rn

[@Mayne_cc]

The most important of all, document your work…there are artists with more creativity but it never got to see the day light…he had people recording him and people got to see this…

[@makeartnotcontent]

🙌🏾

[@j00bs]

oh my god... this is the video my creativity has been craving

[@marvostr]

this video is art in itself and I would stay offline forever if something like this would not exist

[@flobelacqua8460]

I don't think people who aren't naturally this kind of personality type realise this, but being like this, living like this, is super painful.

[@shericeknight659]

please explain, why would it be painful?

[@tegathemenace]

Correction. It is painful if you have been living amongst people who told you it's wrong. And the one person who was meant to be on your side(you) also bought it. Recently, people meet me with intrigue rather than cringe, because I now like my own skin. Until you make peace with your nature. You would remain miserable.

[@flobelacqua8460]

@@shericeknight659 It is painful because being an artist requires hypersensitivity. Artists (I mean true artists like Basquiat) are born hypersensitive. So that’s already a painful way of being. Of course, you can learn to deal with it. But creative people who choose to go a little against society (and who usually are already against society somewhat - being artists) alienate themselves even further. They must do so, in order to fully embody their artistic message. It’s a personality type, but it’s also a choice. Artistic genius or creative talent often is accompanied by pain, due to hypersensitivity. These days anyone and everyone thinks they can be creative, which means that personality types with little sensitivity are trying to be artists or even calling themselves artists when in fact they have no understanding of the real cost of being one, certainly not to the level that Basquiat was.

[@willfeen]

@@shericeknight659it is painful because you always feel an urgency and emergency. You see the horror in the world and MUST interact with it. Sensitivity. You feel a duty to the MESSAGE that is bigger than your life. This means your road can end in torture and death. You struggle with the certain knowledge that your life and comfort are subordinate to greater, inhuman things, and anytime you lie to yourself about this, to turn away from this duty, the dishonesty permeates and throws other aspects of your life off the rails. People who are not artists ponder: “oh, I’m small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.” But artists *know* : “I’m small yet *extremely significant* and if I don’t bring this spark into creation, truth and justice could die and evil could win.” Shit like that.

[@willfeen]

@@flobelacqua8460very very very well said

[@naelpontes8444]

1:18 - 1st Ritual: SOURCE MATERIAL 1:51 - 2nd Ritual: STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST 3:00 - 3rd Ritual: HAVE A MESSAGE 4:59 - 4th Ritual: SPEED 7:25 - 5th Ritual: STUDY, MEMORIZE & INTERNALIZE

[@VIC_DAMONE_JR]

i love this collection of videos. amazing. thank you.

[@rachelstone3079]

This is one of the best art docos I've ever seen. Thanks so much!!! Of course, brilliant subject too - Basquiat was unparalleled, so dang intelligent and creative and original. Supreme.

[@delaanyah]

This is one of the best videos of Basquiat I have watched. I was wowed when you showed the reference material. Really learned a lot from this video. Thank you for making and sharing this 🙏🏽✨✨

[@scirazzbrehh]

this was everything i was looking for ty video really recharged my battery

[@isekaiguy69]

This video is truly eye opening

[@KosMik_Skul]

4:22 perfect answer: "silence" lol love his smile there. he saw what they were trying to do and shot it down. Let the ART speak for itself, if you're confident in it. see I believe most people get scared or nervous if the art isn't just some commercialized easily consumable fluff bs that's been sanitized for safe mass consumption. to view true art without any reference but your own brain is to open yourself up to reality. to the raw experience of the artwork, of the collective unconscious, the "soul", and of existence. most people that have grown up on bland (but what they think is exciting!) pop culture americana diets of art they get from mainstream sources. so they're too ignorant, too infantile, and insecure because they're not experienced enough with their own thoughts & feelings, or of critical thinking. yes I know that sounds slightly contradictory to the abstract inner experiences of art... but I think it really does require critical thinking skills. by which I mean: knowing how to direct attention, how to layer the filters of your own perception or remove them, and finally how to interpret the art according to their own frame of reference or recognizing the perspective the artist is coming from. it's sad, really... people just rarely want to think for themselves, and are far too fearful of facing their own shadow or soul. and there's nothing wrong with needing or choosing to have a guide when you're young and learning. it can be very helpful. but with or without one you have to be ok with thinking for yourself, because at some point eventually you have to face your own thoughts & feelings. let them come to the surface and process them, even if you had help, everyone is alone in their own mind and has to face it. even if u try to follow what your guides or "authorities" have told u to think or feel. it's like Alan Watts says, "You Choose it." even if you are believing what a pastor, teacher, politician, or critic has told u... you choose to believe them. or you choose to believe them because you believe the book they follow or the values they hold. but you choose them. no one escapes this truth. eventually you will question it, and the forces of your own mind or heart that you've held back forever will find a way through to express themselves, because that's their nature. but have these people going around acting like this is not what's going on. that their beliefs are right and true and they just know it for this reason or that. either rationality objectivity, or the undeniable persuasion of subjective feelings, as the 1 Absolute Truth. as if there is such a thing. as if reality doesn't come from the constant resolving of duality(s), a paradox. two become one, (a 3rd). but now we have played this game of pretend so long that some have completely forgot, others have only known the game from being raised in it, entire generations. living in these simulations that they don't get to realize they're a part of, they're what gives it power generating the matrix from their own subconscious minds. and they never get to play the game of making the games, of co-creating reality. just living in it, playing others games and believing that they're "IRL". most people have lived in this illusion of reality, this conservative culture of repression, oppression, and lies for so long that they don't know how to create let alone think, and forgot how to play. they believe that they're either part of the status quo, or that it can't be changed. and now whenever they, or the real status quo, feels threatened they just want to neutralize it, sometimes destroy it. but most have figured out by now that they don't need to destroy it if they can de-claw & de-fang it, or neuter it and just make it another consumer product with a price tag by categorization, sanitation, and commodification. "tell us all what your artistic message is in words that we can rationalize or argue against. censor your art for us by telling us what we should think or feel so we can mock, belittle, or dismiss it easier." yeaaaah... ok bro. lol nice try :-)

[@johndav_iD]

You have some of the best art on KZbin for helping creatives like myself. Thank you for what you do & I hope I can do the same for you one day

[@makeartnotcontent]

I can't wait!

[@levelupsinglemom6143]

I feel like I'm sneaking to watch this😮👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

One of the most important artists of his time. I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves.

[@merlinporterarts]

Love how he used the symbols book and of course as you say he had a purpose and meaning to his art that transcended just making good art, he was sharing a powerful message and reframing it, propelling it with his art.

[@JumpWatsonYT]

Depression he was depressed I was just recently depressed and during my depression all I wanted to do was write children’s book s I wrote 30 books in two months. When I read one of them I couldn’t even believe I wrote it. Ideas kept Comin and coming and with each book I felt a thrill when my students see my books they gave the same excitement

[@alsimmons993]

So this is the guy who has inspired JayZ’s look and philosophies .

[@korneliusoderso]

Most underrated art channel

[@makeartnotcontent]

Let your favorite people know... 🙏🏾

[@MotionPictureFilms]

The moment you stop judging, "Should i use this?", "What would people say?", "You open yourself up for artistic flow.

[@funaccount-vr9qo]

Speed! Speed! Speeeeeed!😢 I need some of that.

[@lonophonic117]

Loved you Prince video, but this video is even better. I'm glad you introduced me to this artist, since these videos are so inspiring from your interpretations and their work ethics. And for all artists KEEP THE CREATIVITY FLOWING. You can never 'over' create.

[@makeartnotcontent]

Thanks for encouraging other artists out there. 🙌🏾

[@dnavid]

also, smoke a joint

[@Jean-tz7ft]

That's inspirational deep diving

[@raphphh]

You mean heroin?

[@robertarisz8464]

Not sure about that one - it was drugs that did him in.

[@dnavid]

@@robertarisz8464 but not the pot, and the drugs he used that killed him are more to do with his personality type.

[@James_follows_Christ]

@@dnavidit’s still an addiction bro and can cause health problems even though weed isn’t the worse drug to do. It’s still a drug

[@SkinCareLuver]

I went to school to become someone. I was going for nursing but switched to accounting. I became temporary disabled due medication a doctor put me on and never told me how dangerous it was I'm saying because I inspired to become someone and would've been doing things and going places right now. I look at there people and where they started from and it hurts me I couldn't do the same on the time I wanted😢

[@Moi-io7yi]

JayZ's new look and recent mannerisms almost seem to mimic this guy

[@Aethertopia369]

For fans of Basquiat and those curious, the movie Basquiat (1996) by Julian Schnabel and the movie Downtown 81 (made in the 1980s and released in 2000 stars Basquiat himself) are great, if you haven't seen them. I was so inspired when I discovered Basquiat existed, strange it took a Hollywood-ish movie for me to learn about him. Oh, and Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child is another documentary worth checking, like the other two, it really gets the feel of the creative flavor of NYC in those early 80s times.

[@joeorton1218]

That who jayz looking like now

[@freeshype]

I don’t know how I never knew there was a KZbin channel. Thank you for this Father Bronques

[@BLUDDSPORT1]

But Andy exploited Basquiat. That’s the unfortunate part of this

[@cuteduckdontlie4636]

I never liked Andy he looks so fake and jealous I watch couple of his videos and also the ones with the club kids the guy was not nice “I guess” but who I’m to judge someone who I don’t know in person. In real life he must be different 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@pcbusby]

​@@cuteduckdontlie4636personally I never liked Andy Warhol because of the way he treated Edie Sedgwick

[@514HiphopHead]

Bro...the analogy with him and J Dilla is PURE GENIUS! Jean-Michel was mos.def. Hiphop. Wow, what a great and way too-short report! Thank you!

[@everydaysamething]

He seems like a cool guy, but his work is unimpressive. Out of everything I've seen there's nothing that makes me think this is creative genius. Much of his work looks like a byproduct of heavy drug use and mental deterioration over the refinement of craft, concept, and deliberation. He's just tossing in random symbolism, words, and phrases from an archaic book then injecting it with abstractions of heads and figures. Post-death, people call his work masterpieces. The reality is that the paintings are sloppily and hastily made, rather than refined and purposeful. It leads me to believe the volume of his work and the surface level eccentricity of it is what made him a famous art personality, along with his French name being trendy in New York. He was the perfect vessel for money laundering for these reasons. His friends/colleagues' works all hit the same notes as well, unimpressive but marketable and worthy for pretentiousness. I think in part of why his art is unimpressive is the speed in contrary to the last point. I think his prolific work ethic is admirable but he never sat down and evolved, he just kept regurgitating everything he saw or thought onto a canvas versus organizing his thoughts into something cohesive. I guess that's the point of his work though, and would be counter to his style. Respectable guy RIP, good video keep the videos coming!

[@Moodboard39]

Interesting

[@RAZASHARP]

Hmmm interesting take 🤔