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David Bowie Portrayed Andy Warhol in 1996 Film Basquiat

other · 2026-04-22

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

Entities

Artists

  • David Bowie
  • Andy Warhol
  • Julian Schnabel
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat

Institutions

  • artcritical

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