Basquiat
Besides his visual art, Basquiat was involved in music and was part of this noise rock band.
What is Gray?
This iconic hip-hop radio station, founded in 1983, played a crucial role in promoting hip-hop music and culture in New York City.
What is Hot 97 (WQHT)?
This Gilded Age author, known for works like "The Age of Innocence," captured the social complexities of New York City's elite society during that era.
Who is Edith Wharton?
"Another plane, Another train, Another bottle on the brain. Another girl, Another fight, Another drive all night"
What is "No Sleep til Brooklyn"?
Andrea Sachs.
What is The Devil Wears Prada?
Basquiat often explored themes of race and identity in his art, drawing from his heritage, which includes roots from these two countries.
What are Haiti and Puerto Rico?
Grandmaster Flash created this fingertip-to-vinyl and crossfade technique known as this?
What is the Quick Mix Theory?
Jennie Jerome, an American socialite and mother of Winston Churchill, became a dollar princess through her marriage to this French aristocrat.
Who is Lord Randolph Churchill?
"If you see him in the street walking by himself, talking to himself, have pity on Philip, you would like it uptown."
What is "It's Quiet Uptown"?
Josh Baskin.
What is Big?
In 1982, Basquiat became the youngest artist to participate in this prestigious international art exhibition held in Germany.
What is Documenta?
Known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," this artist was born in the Bronx and has blended R&B and hip-hop in her successful career.
Who is Mary J. Blige?
The Vanderbilt family commissioned the construction of The Vanderbilt mansion, which later became this institution.
What is The Cooper Union Foundation Building?
"You'll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem. Hurry, get on, now it's coming."
What is "Take the "A" Train"?
Calogero "C" Anello.
What is A Bronx Tail?
Originally sold for $4000, Basquiat's painting "Untitled" set a new record for the highest price ever paid for an American artwork at auction in 2017. How much was it sold for?
What is over $110 million?
Formally know as "The Boys" this brand was sampled on "Rappers Delight".
Who is Chic?
This architect designed one of the first skyscrapers in New York City, the Flatiron Building, which became an iconic symbol of the Gilded Age.
Who is Daniel Burnham?
"Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do"
What is "Empire State of Mind"?
Prince Akeem.
What is Coming to America?
Before becoming an acclaimed artist, Basquiat started his creative journey as a graffiti artist using this pseudonym.
What is SAMO (Same Old S*)?
This Harlem-based rap group, known for their colorful and flamboyant style, released the hit single "Sippin' on Some Sizzurp" in the early 2000s.
Who are the Diplomats (or Dipset)?
The political party formed in the 1890s, advocating for the interests of farmers and laborers during the Gilded Age.
What is the Populist Party?
"Your Vagabond shoes, they are longing to stray and step around the heart of it"
What is "New York, New York"?
Jordan Belfort.
What is Wolf on Wall Street?