Kenny Scharf documentary directed by his daughter Malia Scharf to air on Sky Arte
The documentary "Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide," directed by Malia Scharf and Max Basch, is set to debut on Sky Arte on Saturday, November 23, aligning with the birthday of the American artist. This film seeks to illuminate the extensive nature of Kenny Scharf's artistic journey, as Malia believes her father has not received the recognition he deserves. It reflects on the vibrant New York scene of the late 1970s, where artists, musicians, and friends gathered to create and connect. Scharf, along with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, played a significant role in this cultural movement, which was later impacted by the AIDS crisis. The documentary, supported by over a decade of research, includes interviews and rare archival footage featuring notable figures such as Andy Warhol and Yoko Ono.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Kenny Scharf: When worlds collide' directed by Malia Scharf and Max Basch
- Premieres on Sky Arte on Saturday, November 23
- Coincides with Kenny Scharf's birthday
- Malia Scharf felt her father was undervalued and misunderstood
- Focuses on late 1970s New York club culture and art scene
- Scharf was a contemporary of Basquiat and Haring
- Film contrasts Scharf's longevity with Basquiat and Haring's early deaths
- Features archival footage and interviews with Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Ruscha, Hopper, Ono, Kaws, Minter, Deitch
Entities
Artists
- Kenny Scharf
- Malia Scharf
- Max Basch
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Keith Haring
- Andy Warhol
- Ed Ruscha
- Dennis Hopper
- Yoko Ono
- Kaws
- Marilyn Minter
- Jeffrey Deitch
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States