Jean-Michel Basquiat Modeling for Comme des Garçons & Interview (1985)

Jean-Michel first walked the runway for the Comme des Garçons Spring 1986 fashion show at the International Design Center in Long Island City, New York in 1985.
Basquiat was interviewed by Sandy Nairne and Geoff Dunlop for the British series State of the Art. The interview was filmed on October 19, 1985.
#Basquiat #fashion #art

[@supernova6472]

He was so handsome

[@lowereastsideastrologist7769]

that n199a sho is ugly

[@cyber757]

he was

[@billytheblockomus]

He was

[@xim.records]

Damn straight

[@InJahWeTrust8]

you always become handsome when you become successful

[@compartmentofdirections]

He didn’t give them enough to turn his words against him. He knew exactly what he was doing with every interview. Total pro at being a celebrity

[@maryseo.]

Yup, a very intelligent young man...

[@nbaoldgirl]

@pasonjayne4635Someone who uses the word ‘bro’ wouldn’t understand…

[@nbaoldgirl]

@pasonjayne4635 👍

[@SH-oo5fd]

You literally have nothing to prove that was his approach to his silence. Maybe he was stumped and caught off guard without a good answer...

[@billytheblockomus]

@@nbaoldgirl the comment you responded to was deleted, but saying that about people who use such an innocent word is a very broad categorization..

[@jaelregalado7404]

do y’all notice how eager the interviewer was for him to speak on his frustration ?! Basquiat caught on to it right then and there then carefully thought about what to say next cause he knew they were tryna come at him

[@thefilthyamerican3538]

I love his sly expression he makes when he responds to that last question. He was too smart for these interviewers

[@monascott1111]

When he went silent he was listening to the ancestors, that's why he chuckled a bit. They were talking. Lol

[@Alex-mq9ui]

You could see the moment he realized what the interviewer was trying to do

[@RZama-DiazMr.Z]

The art of silence. It's not rude or arrogant, but rather taking power away from both the camera and people behind it.

[@RogerioAugusto-vx4wh]

Lindo demais

[@dent3430]

I NEED this full video. Not even to post anywhere just to watch for myself.

[@jAITtROtULL]

My oldest brother was a heroin addict for YEARS and many people had no idea. He was very smart and articulate and had a way of being careful with his words so he could control a conversation. Even with that, we could always tell when he was high and I never saw him nod or scratch. This guy was high during this interview, some “nods” come in pauses or it can appear as if they are thinking.

[@hfp-ib2gg]

Where can I find the full video?

[@quentinnottage1776]

I’m making an Album about this video

[@brokinnaggises]

Chester watson already used this excerpt in his songs. Check out his albums hes dope asf

[@oreticencias]

​@kyfaydfsoabit's just influence. throughout all history of art people were getting influences from past generations. i think there might be a case upon nostalgia, and i have to recognize that problem, but masterpieces always show up at some time. it's about time, like a transition or something. otherwise, I may not know what I'm talking about.

[@misterfishbowl]

What songs?@@brokinnaggises

[@nbaoldgirl]

Is it ready yet

[@michaelvaughn3703]

I would be so thrilled to know what Basquiat would be like today.

[@polaroidblack1073]

He wouldn't be the same person today just like Beyonce ain't.

[@jaydonmanton5463]

probably a crazy drug munching millionaire but thats just based on what happens to the majority

[@carmenmartinez2622]

Esos años eran maravillosos...la moda era estupenda

[@5hadœwbånnedbyyou]

Loved, Til Thee End Of Time ~

[@queenkgr4413]

he was such a gentle soul. I wish I could have hugged him

[@lovelife2186]

He took drugs to let him out

[@kimmykityykatt6667]

He was so HIGH LOL

[@markprice2225]

That's that Dope dude. I know from like 79 or 80 he stayed with a joint in his mouth, wish he could have just stuck with the cannabis, he would still be alive

[@jonahbrooks5659]

It's not tho

[@jonahbrooks5659]

He don't seem like he's high at all right here he's not nodding off scratching or looking paranoid... nothings

[@nbaoldgirl]

@@jonahbrooks5659Yeah he’s not high like they’re making him out to be.

[@thehottake8197]

You have no idea if he was. Maybe u do since you witnessed your parents be high all the time. But do conflate his irritation with the interviewers racist and prejudice questions with him being high you big dummy.

[@As_Sulay]

1:06 🎥🫷🏾

[@lowereastsideastrologist7769]

He was a glorified junkie

[@alexischavarria7302]

You’re a lifeless idiot. Get some friends or something bro

[@Vat6ré]

You just described half the art museum,art comes from pain more times than not

[@KevinVera-r6n]

He was actually a massive influence in the art and hip hop scene in NY in the 80s

[@ftrsaliyf-zd4wk]

bla bla bla

[@nbaoldgirl]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think you’re talking about your mom.