David Bowie Portrayed Andy Warhol in 1996 Film Basquiat
In the 1996 film Basquiat, musician David Bowie performed the role of artist Andy Warhol. The movie was directed by painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel. This casting placed a major music icon in the part of a foundational pop art figure. The film focuses on the life and career of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Bowie's portrayal contributed to the cinematic exploration of New York's 1980s art scene. The information was originally posted on the artcritical website on January 11, 2016.
Key facts
- David Bowie played Andy Warhol in the film Basquiat
- The film was released in 1996
- Julian Schnabel directed the film
- The film centers on artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
- The information was posted on January 11, 2016
- The source is artcritical.com
- Bowie is a musician, Warhol was a pop artist
- Schnabel is also a painter
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Artists
- David Bowie
- Andy Warhol
- Julian Schnabel
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
Institutions
- artcritical