Review of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) by Yann F — 16 Oct 2010

Superbe documentaire sur cette comÃ¨te de l'art contemporain.

This review of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010) was written by Yann F on 16 Oct 2010.

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kelly S (350) on 19 Jan 2011

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