The life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, as told by an art-world insider, is a story of a brief but dazzling career.
A former Christie's president, Doug Woodham, examines the meteoric rise of the "radiant child" and his legacy following his untimely death.
Basquiat's reputation and prices for his work have continued to grow since his early death at the age of 27.
Basquiat's career was about to take off—and six years before his tragic death
Doug Woodham, author of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon, knows the art market well as a former president of the Americas for Christie's auction house.
Woodham claims some affinity with Basquiat through their middle-class origins, churchy background, and similar age.
Doug Woodham explores Basquiat's life and legacy.